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It&#039;s safe to say the Washington Wizards would like to put the month of February behind them. The Wizards limped to a 3-9 record last month, including a brutal 38-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and back to back losses to the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers. It&#039;...2015-03-03 16:38:593/3: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls Preview: Game Time, Key Match Up, Predictionhttp://wizofawes.com/2015/03/03/washington-wizards-vs-chicago-bulls-preview-game-time-key-match-prediction/
After ending a six game losing streak on Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons, the Washington Wizards will take on three Eastern Conference playoff teams this week. They&#039;ll start the week tonight against the Chicago Bulls on the road. Tip-off is at 8:00pm EST from the United Center. Ke...2015-03-03 16:38:593/3: All Over The Hill- Big game for the Washington Wizards in Chicago tonighthttp://alloverthehill.com/2015/03/03/big-game-washington-wizards-chicago-tonight/
With the former MVP Derrick Rose set to miss 4-6 weeks with a torn meniscus, the Chicago Bulls are trying to make the best of their situation and keep their ground as one of the top two or three seeds in the Eastern Conference without him. The Washington Wizards must take advantage of Rose&#039;s ab2015-03-03 16:37:363/3: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls Looks Like an Old School Basketball Rivalryhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/03/03/washington-wizards-vs-chicago-bulls-looks-like-old-school-basketball-rivalry/
Bradley Beal said something recently that revealed what a true rivalry it is between the Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls, and it should be fun to watch these two teams face off once more on Tuesday night. Don&#039;t they remind you of an old school basketball rivalry? The Detroit Pistons going 2015-03-03 15:38:063/3: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Will Doug McDermott get his chance to play now?http://pippenainteasy.com/2015/03/03/doug-mcdermott-chicago-bulls-playing-time/
After all the injuries on the Chicago Bulls roster, will Doug McDermott get a chance to get some minutes? With all the injuries on the Chicago Bulls roster, it seems like there is no excuse to keep Doug McDermott on the end of the bench. Jimmy Butler will be out with the elbow injury. Derri...2015-03-03 12:38:293/3: Hoops Habit- Wizards Doomed By Unfair Expectationshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/03/wizards-doomed-unfair-expectations/
On the last day of February, the Washington Wizards earned a victory for the first time in nearly three weeks. Here&#039;s how Jorge Castillo of The Washington Postbegan his postgame recap: The Washington Wizards won a basketball game Saturday night. A month ago, the statement would have hardly mer.2015-03-03 12:38:103/3: HoopsRumors- Kyler’s Latest: Love, Monroe, Gasol, Leonardhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/03/kylers-monroe-leonard.html
The trade deadline is in the past and the focus is shifting to the draft and this year&#8217;s class of free agents. Steve Kyler of Basketball InsidersÂ takes a broad look at free agency for the summer ahead, passing along a number of noteworthy tidbits from his conversations around the league. His 2015-03-03 12:35:583/3: Swarm and Sting- Charlotte Hornets: Analyzing the Next Ten Gameshttp://swarmandsting.com/2015/03/03/charlotte-hornets-analyzing-next-ten-games/
It&#039;s a new month and hope springs for the Charlotte Hornets. The team finished Februarywith a disappointing loss at Boston but looked strong on March first against a weak Orlando Magic team. The next 10 games are extremely important for the Hornets as they struggle to keep pace in a tigh...2015-03-03 11:39:313/3: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls' Tony Snell: Stepping Up Bighttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/03/chicago-bulls-tony-snell-stepping-big/
With the Chicago Bulls&#039; All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler set to miss three to six weeks with an elbow strainsuffered in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Tony Snell figures to play a more prominent role in Tom Thibodeau&#039;s rotation. For the Bulls to finish the season strong&#8212;especially2015-03-03 11:38:253/3: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA: Breaking Down The Projected NBA Playoff Fieldhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/03/03/dividing-current-nba-playoff-teams-categories/
With the NBA Playoffs inching closer and closer, we breakdown each potential playoff team by categorizing them between Contenders, Sleepers and Dark Horses The homestretch on the road to the NBA playoffs is officially underway in the Association. We are well into the final two months of the sea...2015-03-03 11:38:203/3: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: 5 Keys To Conquering New Wave Of Injurieshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/03/chicago-bulls-5-keys-conquering-new-wave-injuries/
Boy, the city of Chicago really can&#039;t catch a break when it comes to injury. It&#039;s been the story for years now. Back when Jay Cutler was still worth a **** the guy broke a rib every time he got tackled. Derrick Rose&#039;s knees appear to be made of paper-mache and in the last week, the c2015-03-03 09:38:153/3: RotoBaller.com- NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 3/3/15http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-dfs-lineup-picks-sleepers-fanduel-advice-for-3315/
2015-03-03 06:38:153/2: isportsweb.com- Detroit Pistons: Jackson struggling as starterhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/_-fzPDNALL8/
The Detroit Pistons came into last week hot, having beat two of the Eastâs five-best teams during the previous weekend, but failed to win a game in the final week of February. Reggie Jackson, who was so excited for his opportunity in Detroit that he may have vomited on the sidelines during his fir2015-03-02 20:38:403/2: The Basketball Junkie- 2014-15 NBA Power Rankings Week 18http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/OdytMtcyHZM/2014-15-nba-power-rankings-week-18.html
Long live the new King. Highlights, photos, recap &amp; reactions from today's big OT win on http://t.co/VBY18eSOmU. pic.twitter.com/91utdhnqTxâ Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 2, 2015King James. That was the headline.Not in reference to LeBron James, but by the Houston Rockets twitter a2015-03-02 18:37:243/2: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Does Jimmy Butler's 3-6 Week Absence Mean Bulls Are Cursed?http://pippenainteasy.com/2015/03/02/jimmy-butlers-3-6-week-absence-mean-bulls-cursed/
Are the Bulls cursed? News came off the wire recently that Jimmy Butler would miss three to six weeks after suffering a hyperextended elbow against the Los Angeles Clippers. This is encouraging news when you consider that it could have been much worse. Butler could have needed surgery that would hav2015-03-02 17:37:333/2: Slam Dunk Zone- Jimmy Butler Will Miss 3-4 Weekshttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/03/02/jimmy-butler-miss-3-4-weeks/
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, Chicago BullsÂ guard/forward, Jimmy Butler, will not require surgery for his elbow sprain, but heÂ will miss three to four weeks. This is devastating news to the Bulls organization as just one week ago, we learned that Derrick Rose will be missing fo2015-03-02 16:40:113/2: Sir Charles In Charge- Bulls' Jimmy Butler To Miss 3-6 Weeks With An Elbow Sprainhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/03/02/bulls-jimmy-butler-miss-3-6-weeks-elbow-sprain/
Jimmy Bulter is expected to miss 3-6 weeks with a sprained elbow When the Chicago Bulls get hit by the injury bug, they get hit hard. During the last week, the Bulls have lost Derrick Rose (4-6 weeks), Taj Gibson (a few weeks) and now Jimmy Butler to an elbow sprain. Oh, yea, and Pau Gasol ...2015-03-02 16:38:243/2: HoopsRumors- Jimmy Butler Out Up To Six Weekshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/03/jimmy-butler-weeks.html
Jimmy ButlerÂ will miss up to six weeks because of a left elbow injury, the team announced. Chicago&#8217;s estimated three-to-six-week timetable is lengthier on the back end than the three to four weeks that Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports originally reported earlier today (Twitter link). The r2015-03-02 14:35:583/2: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Jimmy Butler Out 3-6 Weeks - No Surgery Requiredhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/03/Jimmy-Butler-Injury.html
The Chicago Bulls suffered another crushing injury this weekend, losing Jimmy Butler for 3-6 weeks to an elbow injury in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. &nbsp;After losing Derrick Rose, who plans on returning before the end of the season, Chicago will now have to fight to stay at the top of th2015-03-02 14:35:583/2: Da Windy City- Jeff Van Gundy Does Not Back Down From Chicago Bullshttp://dawindycity.com/2015/03/02/jeff-van-gundy-not-back-chicago-bulls/
Known Chicago Bulls&#039; hater Jeff Van Gundy was on the call for the Bulls&#039; game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and once again, Van Gundy used that opportunity to lay into the Bulls&#039; front office. ESPN broadcaster and known Chicago Bulls&#039; hater Jeff Van Gundy was at i...2015-03-02 12:37:303/2: isportsweb.com- Minnesota Timberwolves Weekly: Garnett’s first week backhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/y7NukdERV-k/
The week that was: The big story this week for the Minnesota Timberwolves was the return of Kevin Garnett, the best player to ever play on the Timberwolves. Though Garnett was traded on Thursday, he didnât play his first game for the team until Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, so he misse2015-03-02 00:39:273/2: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Butler, Bulls, Dragic, Muscalahttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/03/butler-dragic-muscala.html
Jimmy Butler is headed for an MRI exam on Monday after leaving the Bulls&#8216; game on Sunday in the third quarter with a hyperextended left elbow, as K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune writes. Â From that point, the Bulls should find out how much time Butler will miss, if any. Â Here&#8217;s more2015-03-02 00:35:463/1: Slam Dunk Zone- Jimmy Butler Leaves Game With Elbow Injuryhttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/03/01/jimmy-butler-leaves-game-with-hyperextended-elbow/
The Chicago Bulls are losing players to injury so rapidly, they may be able to fill an Intensive Care Unit shortly. All-Star guard, Jimmy Butler, was the latest victim of circumstance when he hyperextended his elbow during the Bulls 96-86 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers earlier today. He is schedul2015-03-01 18:39:013/1: Fully Clips- Recap: Paul, Jordan carry Clippers over injured Bullshttp://fullyclips.com/2015/03/01/recap-paul-jordan-carry-clippers-injured-bulls/
Offense be **** for the second game in a row, the Clippers have done what they&#039;ve neededto do all season and will need to do in the playoffs to solidify their status as a &#039;contender&#039; in the Western Conference: win games on the defensive end. Heading into the fourth quarter, the ...2015-03-01 16:38:093/1: Hoops Habit- Tom Thibodeau's Refusal To Change Will Cost Him His Legacyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/01/tom-thibodeaus-refusal-change-will-cost-legacy/
Tom Thibodeau was hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls on June 23, 2010. In his first season with the Bulls, the team went 62-20, reached the Eastern Conference Finals, and watched as their starting point guard won the NBA&#039;s Most Valuable Player award. The next year, the Bulls went 5...2015-03-01 10:38:572/28: Space City Scoop- James Harden: Rockets SG Tops Smitty's Best of Weekhttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/02/28/james-harden-rockets-sg-tops-smittys-best-week/
James Harden: Rockets SG Claims Top Spot in Smitty&#039;s &#34;Top 5 Under the Rim&#34; If you watch NBA TV Friday nights you&#039;ve become accustomed to seeing the Rockets&#039; shooting guard James Harden featured in arguably the most entertaining segment of the week: Smitty&#039;s Top 5 Und...2015-02-28 18:37:592/28: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls Must Hold Down Fort Until Derrick Rose Returnshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/28/chicago-bulls-must-hold-fort-derrick-rose-returns/
The world isn&#039;t coming crashing down in Chicago. On Friday morning, physicians performed a meniscectomy procedure on Derrick Rose&#039;s right knee. According to Web MD, this procedure involves surgically removing the damaged part of the meniscus. On Tuesday, the Bulls released the sh...2015-02-28 16:37:192/28: Swarm and Sting- Weekly Roundup: Charlotte Hornets' Week Leads up to Torontohttp://swarmandsting.com/2015/02/28/weekly-roundup-charlotte-hornets-week-leads-toronto/
The first game of the week was full of excitement. The team was back after the break, and with a new scoring point guard - Mo Williams - to help out with the woes of not being able to get the ball in the basket. Williams would go on to do just that, scoring 24 points. He also tallied up 12 assist...2015-02-28 08:39:012/28: Daily Knicks- Report: Jimmy Butler Interested in Signing with NY Knickshttp://dailyknicks.com/2015/02/28/report-jimmy-butler-interested-signing-ny-knicks/
On Friday, February 27, the New York Knicks did the unthinkable by winning a game without Carmelo Anthony. It was New York&#039;s first win of the season without Anthony in the rotation and just its11th win overall. While 2014-15 may be a brutal season to sit through, help could soon be on the wa...2015-02-28 06:38:182/28: Dunking with Wolves- Wolves Wrap: Minnesota falls late to Bulls, 96-89http://dunkingwithwolves.com/2015/02/28/wolves-wrap-minnesota-falls-late-bulls-96-89/
As expected, the Wolves played well overall and stayed in the game until late before falling to the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls got out to a decent early lead, eventually leading by six points at halftime. Andrew Wiggins started hot for the Wolves before falling cold for most of the middle portion o...2015-02-28 01:38:292/27: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Derrick Rose Won't Quit Despite Latest Setbackhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/27/derrick-rose-wont-quit-chicago-bulls/
The Bulls worse nightmare came a reality on Tuesday.An MRI revealedthat Derrick Rose has a meniscus tear in his right knee. Details regarding the circumstances surrounding the injury have been vague. The news caught everybody off guard because it happened so unexpectedly. Unlike his other two major 2015-02-27 17:37:582/27: Hoops Habit- Derrick Rose Could Return In 4-To-6 Weekshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/27/derrick-rose-return-4-6-weeks/
Perhaps we were too quick to declare Derrick Rose down and out. In the words of Lloyd Christmas inDumb And Dumber: &#34;So you&#039;re telling me there&#039;s a chance?&#34; According to Chicago Bulls general manager Gar Forman, Rose underwent successful surgery on the medial meniscus in his ri...2015-02-27 15:37:252/27: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Latest D. Rose Injury Leaves Team With Many Questionshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/27/chicago-bulls-latest-d-rose-injury-leaves-team-many-questions/
It was recently reported that Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose sustained another meniscus tear in his right knee. And as of right now, there has been no timetable given for his return. To say this is an unfortunate turn of events for both the organization and Rose would be a mild understatement t...2015-02-27 11:37:272/27: Moxyball.com- Draftster NBA Lineup for Feb 27, 2015 | Draftster NBA DFS Basketball Lineup 2/27http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/02/27/draftster-nba-lineup-for-feb-27-2015-draftster-nba-dfs-basketball-lineup-227/
Sharing our lineup for Draftster NBA DFS contests on Feb 27, 2015. Building the best roster to win your daily fantasy contests starts with your friends at Moxyball. Tonight is a very busy one in the NBA, with 14 games in total.Â We&#8217;ve already highlighted who we are playing today on FanDuel in 2015-02-27 09:39:532/27: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: So Many Injurieshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/27/nba-player-power-rankings-many-injuries/
With the 2015 All-Star Game behind us, teams will begin focusing on the bigger prize at hand: the playoffs and the Larry O&#8217;Brien trophy. The MVP race will tighten up, as we see certain teams and players falter under the spotlight, while the winners continue to thrive as the pressure surroundin2015-02-27 09:37:452/27: Moxyball.com- DraftKings & FantasyDraft NBA Lineup Feb 27 | DraftKings & FantasyDraft NBA DFS Basketball Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice & Strategy for February 27http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/02/27/draftkings-fantasydraft-nba-lineup-feb-27-draftkings-fantasydraft-nba-dfs-basketball-lineup-tips-picks-advice-strategy-for-february-27/
Looking for help building your DraftKings and FantasyDraft NBA Lineup for Feb 27? We&#8217;re here to help with our best NBA DFS Picks, Tips, Strategy and Advice for DraftKings &#38; FantasyDraft NBA Lineups on February 27 (2/27) Feb 26th contestsÂ turned out very well for our lineups, finishing in 2015-02-27 08:40:162/27: Dunking with Wolves- Timberwolves Preview: Visiting the Bulls in Chicagohttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2015/02/27/timberwolves-preview-visiting-bulls-chicago/
If Wednesday was the happiest Timberwolves Preview yet, this edition is a close second-place. Coming off of an emotional and exciting blowout of the Washington Wizards on Wednesday evening in Kevin Garnett&#039;s return to the Target Center as a member of the Wolves, Minnesota is in Chicago to take.2015-02-27 08:38:512/27: Factory of Sadness- Central Watch: Chicago Bulls Still Major Threat Despite Loss of Derrick Rosehttp://factoryofsadness.co/2015/02/27/central-watch-chicago-bulls-still-major-threat-despite-loss-derrick-rose/
The basketball world was shook on Tuesday night when the Chicago Bulls announced that Derrick Rose will require surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. This is the same injury he suffered in November of last season that caused him to play in only 10 games and miss the rest of the season2015-02-27 08:37:372/27: Dairyland Express- Terrible Max Deals for the Milwaukee Bucks new cap spacehttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/02/27/terrible-max-deals-milwaukee-bucks-new-cap-space/
With tax season upon us, the Milwaukee Bucks also find themselves with additional revenue to spend. This revenue check, however, appeared with the departures of Brandon Knight and Larry Sanders. And when the dust settled, the Bucks are projected to be $16 million under the cap for the 2015-16 season2015-02-27 06:39:312/26: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for Feb 27 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for February 27, 2015 (2/27)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/02/26/fanduel-nba-lineup-for-feb-27-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-for-february-27-2015-227/
FanDuel NBA Lineup for February 27 &#124; DFS FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Feb 27, 2015 (2/27) The Feb 26th action is still on the go as we write this post, but things are looking pretty solid at this point. LeBron James is having a fantastic night, which2015-02-26 23:38:442/26: Hoops Habit- Should Derrick Rose Retire?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/26/derrick-rose-retire/
At this point, the Chicago Bulls have to be re-thinking all of their future plans regarding how to shape their roster. That wasn&#039;t the case a few days ago, when the Bulls seemed to be turning the corner on their recent struggles and heading in a more positive direction. That positive ...2015-02-26 12:37:332/26: Hoops Habit- Derrick Rose: 5 Best-Case Scenario Comparisonshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/26/derrick-rose-5-best-case-scenario-comparisons/
Derrick Rose will never be an MVP-caliber player again. Those are the words that no one wants to say right now, but they are the truth. Only two weeks ago, Rose was slapping up 30 points and seven assists in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to chants of &#34;MVP&#33;&#34;. But after yet another m.2015-02-26 09:38:092/26: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Rumors: Rose's Latest Injury Could End Thibodeau Era With Bullshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/02/26/nba-rumors-end-of-thibodeau-with-bulls/
NBA Rumors: Derrick Rose&#039;s latest injury could lead to the end of the Tom Thibodeau era with the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose&#039;s unfortunate injury might have been the final straw. After speculation of Tom Thibodeau&#039;s potential exit from Chicago this summer, Rose&#039;s most rece...2015-02-26 08:38:182/26: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 58: Post-Rose season begins with uninspired loss to Charlottehttp://dawindycity.com/2015/02/25/bulls-game-no-58-post-rose-season-begins-uninspired-loss-charlotte/
In the first game since finding out their superstar point guard would most likely miss the rest of the season (and probably the postseason), the Chicago Bulls faded late and looked like an uninspired team that had their hearts ripped out of them just hours prior. Late on Tuesday night, the in...2015-02-26 01:37:152/25: Baller Mind Frame- Derrick Rose Will Never be Great Againhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/25/derrick-rose-will-never-great/
Baller Mind Frame&#8217;s No Layups brings you the hottest NBA stories mixed with personal opinion from our very own Aaron Lanton. Check it out and absorb the knowledge we&#8217;re dropping on you! &#8220;I felt like I&#8217;ve been managing myself pretty good. I know a lot of people get mad when th2015-02-25 14:39:142/25: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Derrick Rose's Injury Does Not Spell Doom for Chicago Bulls Yethttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/25/derrick-roses-injury-not-spell-doom-chicago-bulls-yet/
When I first heard news that Derrick Rose would be going under the knife again, it must be admitted that my heart sank a bit. But then I thought about it a little more. Can Rose be replaced by anyone? No, of course not. Even the possible addition of Nate Robinson would only somewhat offset the loss 2015-02-25 13:37:412/25: Da Windy City- Aaron Brooks Must Step Up Now For Chicago Bullshttp://dawindycity.com/2015/02/25/aaron-brooks-must-step-now-chicago-bulls/
With news that Derrick Rose is out indefinitely again, the Chicago Bulls are left to scramble. This time, however, they have someone already on the roster who can step in -- Aaron Brooks. His time is now and he must step up for the Bulls to have any chance in the Eastern Conference. Chicago Bulls ..2015-02-25 13:37:172/25: FFLockerRoom- NBA Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks: Wednesday 2/25/2015http://fflockerroom.com/2015/02/25/nba-daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-wednesday-2252015/
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NBATags: Al-Farouq AminuAlex LenAlexis AjincaDanilo GallinariDerrick FavorsGoran DragicHassan WhitesideIsaiah CanaanIsaiah ThomasJimmy ButlerLuol DengPau GasolRudy GobertTerrence JonesToday we have twelve games on th2015-02-25 12:36:262/25: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Russell Westbrook Gaining MVP Groundhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/25/nba-awards-watch-russell-westbrook-gaining-mvp-ground/
Welcome to Week 18 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes from the past week and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top ...2015-02-25 10:38:542/24: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls Defeat Milwaukee Bucks - Post Game Gradeshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/23/chicago-bullsmilwaukee-bucks-recap-grades/
The Chicago Bulls squared off against the Milwaukee Bucks in the United Center tonight looking to improve their mediocre home record of 16-11. They managed to do just that after being led by Tony Snell and Pau Gasol. Taj Gibson and Kirk Hinrich both did not play tonight due to an illness, but Chicag2015-02-24 14:38:572/24: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 57: The good, the bad and the ugly from Monday's win over Milwaukeehttp://dawindycity.com/2015/02/24/bulls-game-no-57-good-bad-ugly-mondays-win-milwaukee/
Despite an ugly-looking start to the second half of the season, the Chicago Bulls are actually one of the hotter teams in the Eastern Conference, after winning their sixth game in the last seven games on Monday night. Just when you think the Chicago Bulls&#34;are who you think they are&#34;...2015-02-24 14:38:132/24: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls Home Stretch Will Predetermine Playoff Successhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/24/chicago-bulls-home-stretch-will-predetermine-playoff-success/
The Chicago Bulls are entering an important stretch of their season. They are two wins into the midst of a seven-game home stand, a place they have played not well at in the early part of the year. Can they continue turning things around at the United Center? I believe they can for many reasons. ...2015-02-24 13:38:372/24: SiriusXM Blog- How do the Knicks turn it around in one year? Brian Geltzeiler&#8217;s got a blueprinthttp://blog.siriusxm.com/2015/02/24/how-do-the-knicks-turn-it-around-in-one-year-brian-geltzeilers-got-a-blueprint/
Forget Marc Gasol. (He&#8217;ll stay in Memphis or go to San Antonio to replace Tim Duncan.) Forget LaMarcus Aldridge. (He&#8217;s staying in Portland.) Forget Kevin Love, and Goran Dragic, and Rajon Rondo. The New York Knicks need to manage their &#8230; Continued2015-02-24 10:37:252/24: Bucksketball.com- Words alone can&#8217;t do it justice: Bulls 87 &#8211; Bucks 71http://www.bucksketball.com/2015/02/words-alone-cant-do-it-justice-bulls-87-bucks-71/
Sometimes Milwaukee Bucks games are beautiful occasions. All season long, the team has moved the ball very well and found itself with a plethora of open shot opportunities. Sometimes the open shots come with such frequency that the Bucks pass up good shots to get great shots. Sometimes the Bucks lay2015-02-24 09:37:022/23: Swarm and Sting- Charlotte Hornets: The Al Jefferson Hate Needs to Stop...Nowhttp://swarmandsting.com/2015/02/23/charlotte-hornets-al-jefferson-hate-needs-stop-now/
The Charlotte Hornets have been pretty disappointing this year, and as a result, there are many disgruntled fans in the Queen City. It&#039;s no surprise that many have begun pointing the finger, with Lance Stephenson getting the majority of the blame. However, recently, there has been an influx ...2015-02-23 17:40:132/23: FFLockerRoom- Daily Fantasy NBA Basketball Picks: Monday 2/23/2015http://fflockerroom.com/2015/02/23/daily-fantasy-nba-basketball-picks-monday-2232015/
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NBATags: Bargain PlaysDaily Fantasy NBATop PlaysToday we have eight exciting games on the NBA docket to choose from for our Daily Fantasy player pool. Better yet, the shooting guard and center positions are saturated2015-02-23 14:37:192/23: Hoops Habit- Taj Gibson: Chicago Bulls PF Continues To Produce Despite Injurieshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/23/taj-gibson-chicago-bulls-pf-continues-produce-despite-injuries/
Chicago Bulls reserve forward Taj Gibson played a significant role in the team&#039;s playoff push last season. In fact, Gibson posted a career-high in scoring with 13.1 points per contest, which is nearly four points higher than his career average. In addition to that, Gibson was Chicago&#039;s ...2015-02-23 09:37:472/22: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Derrick Rose Missed Practice and That is a Huge Problemhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/22/derrick-rose-missed-practice-huge-problem/
After appearing to turn the corner with his performances preceeding the all-star break, Derrick Rose has reverted back to old habits. After an unexcused absence from practice on Wednesday, Rose followed this up with an awful performance against the Detroit Pistons. The fact that he spent his All-St.2015-02-22 23:37:072/22: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Goals For Second Half Of The Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/22/chicago-bulls-goals-second-half-season/
With All-Star break behind us, teams will begin to plan for the playoffs, especially those with championship aspirations. The Chicago Bulls are one of those teams, and with just 26 regular-season games left to play, the clock is well and truly ticking before the playoffs arrive. The first half of...2015-02-22 11:37:412/21: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Biggest Questions Looking Ahead To Second Half Of Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/21/chicago-bulls-biggest-questions-looking-ahead-second-half-season/
The Chicago Bulls won their last four games prior to the all-star break and they currently stand at 34-21. And at the time of this writing, they are currently in third place in the conference playoff race. Having said that, the 2014-15 campaign has gone fairly well for the Bulls at this point. Ji...2015-02-21 13:37:582/21: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 55: Poor effort leads to bad loss in Detroithttp://dawindycity.com/2015/02/21/bulls-game-no-55-poor-effort-leads-bad-loss-detroit/
After riding a four-game winning streak into the mid-season break and enjoying an eight-day layoff, the Chicago Bulls rode into Detroit for a Central Division meeting with the Pistons at full strength. One minor problem about Friday night&#039;s game: They forgot to show up. Through 55 games,...2015-02-21 13:37:342/21: Tip of the Tower- 2016 NBA Draft Is Key to Toronto Raptors Futurehttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/21/2016-nba-draft-key-toronto-raptors-future/
2016 NBA Draft Is Key to Toronto Raptors Future The craziness of the NBA trade deadline has come and gone. While a number of teams like the Miami Heat made last minute moves to improve their team, the Toronto Raptors took the alternative route of standing pat. Despite holding coveted future assets .2015-02-21 13:37:142/21: Detroit Jock City- Pistons vs. Bulls: Good, Bad, and Uglyhttp://detroitjockcity.com/2015/02/21/pistons-vs-bulls-good-bad-ugly/
The Pistons have been on the playoff fringe for some time now, and the 100-91 win over the Bulls in the Palace is the perfect way to return from the All-Star break. Having split their games so far (3-3) in February, the addition of Reggie Jackson and Tayshaun Prince should prove valuable for a serio2015-02-21 11:38:472/20: Hoops Habit- Phoenix Suns: Desperate Gamble or Calculated Risk?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/20/phoenix-suns-desperate-gamble-calculated-risk/
Picture if you will -- an angry, scorned gambler hunched over a table with an equal combination of excitement, hope, fear and dread emanating from his unshaven, stubbly face. He knew he was heading for this moment andhe was going out guns blazing, one way or the other. Phoenix Suns owner Robert S...2015-02-20 15:37:452/20: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Kirk Hinrich, Jimmy Butler Return at Expense of Tony Snellhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/20/kirk-hinrich-jimmy-butler-return-expense-tony-snell/
The Chicago Bulls will be at full strength when they battle the Detroit Pistons on Friday at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. After missing significant time with injuries, Kirk Hinrich and Jimmy Butler are both probable to return Friday. Although it is a positive that the Bulls 2015-02-20 11:39:112/20: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls: All-Star Break notes, Trade Deadline talk and morehttp://dawindycity.com/2015/02/20/chicago-bulls-star-break-notes-trade-deadline-talk/
The Chicago Bulls haven&#039;t taken the floor since their impressive performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA&#039;s final game before the All-Star break. So, what&#039;s been going on in Bullsland since their 15-point victory over the Cavs eight days ago? James Harden stuck hi...2015-02-20 10:37:452/19: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls Enter Second Half With Healthy Starting Fivehttp://dawindycity.com/2015/02/19/chicago-bulls-enter-second-half-healthy-starting-five/
The Chicago Bulls enter the second half with a 34-20 record and the third seed in the Eastern Conference. That is pretty good, considering their starting five have played together for a total of sixteen games. They are healthy now, and the Bulls are ready to make their run in the East. The All Star.2015-02-19 10:38:272/18: It Goes to XI- Post All-Star NBA Predictionshttp://itgoestoxi.net/?p=1569
Gordon reads the tea leaves for the second half: The All-Star break is over and games resume tomorrow night. Time to make some predictions for the final 30-or-so games of the season. First up, players and individual awards: Kyle Korver &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2015-02-18 23:35:482/18: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Will Kevin Martin become available for the Bulls?http://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/18/will-kevin-martin-become-available-bulls/
The Chicago Bulls want to add a shooter to the roster and a name that might become available is Minnesota SF Kevin Martin. The Chicago Bulls could be looking for a shooter when some vets are bought out of their contracts and Kevin Martin&#039;s name has come up recently. Martin could be a c...2015-02-18 18:37:272/18: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Top MVP Candidates After All-Star Breakhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/18/nba-awards-watch-top-mvp-candidates-star-break/
Welcome to Week 17 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes from the past week and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top ...2015-02-18 09:40:482/17: Slam Dunk Zone- NBA Award Predictionshttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/02/17/nba-award-predictions/
&#160; Coach of the Year: Mike Budenholzer (Atlanta Hawks) From where the Atlanta Hawks were last year to where they are now, nobody deserves this award as much as he does. Last year, the Hawks finished with a record of 38-44. They already have 43 wins this year. That speaks for itself. The reason t2015-02-17 19:38:502/17: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Do Bulls needs to trade for a true backup center?http://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/17/bulls-needs-trade-true-backup-center/
Bulls could solidify front-court by adding backup center This year&#039;s Bull&#039;s squad has been difficult to figure out to say the least. Jimmy Butler has officially broken-out. Pau Gasol is dominating and earned an All-Star nod. Derrick Rose is showing that he is slowly, but surely returnin...2015-02-17 18:37:242/17: Da Windy City- Bulls Trade Rumors: Chicago Dangling Tony Snell In Trade Talks?http://dawindycity.com/2015/02/17/bulls-trade-rumors-chicago-dangling-tony-snell-trade-talks/
If the Chicago Bulls make a trade before the February 19 NBA Trade Deadline, it likely would be to acquire a veteran shooting guard. A report on Tuesday suggests that the Bulls are dangling Tony Snell in trade discussions for a veteran shooting guard. Tony Snell is the latest Chicago Bulls&#039; ...2015-02-17 13:37:112/17: Dunking with Wolves- How high is Shabazz Muhammad's ceiling?http://dunkingwithwolves.com/2015/02/17/high-shabazz-muhammads-ceiling/
From stud to bustand back again,Shabazz Muhammad has had a roller coaster ride of a career in just one-and-a-half short seasons, but what can we expect from himgoing forward? After a rookie season that involved stints in the D-League, Muhammad was labeled a bust, but now he has bounced back with ...2015-02-17 10:42:192/16: Hoops Habit- Rudy Gobert, 10 Players To Watch Post NBA All-Star Gamehttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/16/rudy-gobert-10-players-to-watch-post-nba-all-star-game/
As has been proven in a variety of cases, some players perform better with limited spurts of playing time. Regardless of why it transpires, said athletes seem to be at their best when minutes aren&#039;t as easy to grab. Othersare simply waiting for their moment to shine with extended run. Wit...2015-02-16 14:37:462/16: Hoops Habit- Tony Snell: Has Chicago Bulls SF Earned More Playing Time?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/16/tony-snell-chicago-bulls-sf-earned-playing-time/
Earlier this season, I wrote a piece discussing why Chicago Bulls forward Tony Snell could be the odd man out in the rotation. This assertion was based on the fact that his numbers were down from last season across the board, and he wasn&#039;t seeing a lot of playing time (11.9 minutes per game). .2015-02-16 11:37:572/16: A Dry Heat- Suns Schedule: The Week That Will Be: Feb 16-22http://adryheatblog.com/2015-archives/suns-schedule-week-will-feb-16-22.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=suns-schedule-week-will-feb-16-22
Suns Schedule: The Week That Will Be: Feb 16-22 &#160; The Suns are back in action this week after a 10 day All-Star break. Â But with the NBA trade deadline looming, will the team return intact? &#160; Thurs, Feb 19th &#8211; 3:00 pm Eastern &#8211; NBA Trade Deadline Will he stay or will he go? [&2015-02-16 10:42:252/15: Heat Waved- 2015 NBA All-Star Game Recaphttp://heatwaved.com/2015/02/15/2015-nba-star-game-recap/
The 2015 NBA All-Star game was the high-flying offensive showcase we all expected. There was no defense to be played, but that was perfectly okay with the spectators at the Garden, and the millions of fans who watched on television. The first half showcased an impressive performance from Russell ...2015-02-15 23:37:032/15: HoopsRumors- Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Butler, Celticshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/02/atlantic-butler-celtics.html
At Canadaâs Lakehead University, coach Scott Morrison took one of the nationâs worst programs and developed them into one of the better teams in just two seasons. Now, he seems to be working a similar turn-around with the Celtics&#8216; D-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, as A. Sherrod Blak2015-02-15 22:35:542/15: Dunking with Wolves- NBA All-Star Game Preview: The Main Eventhttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2015/02/15/nba-star-game-preview-main-event/
After Minnesota Timberwolves&#039; rookies ruled the first two-thirds of NBA All-Star Weekend, the stars are set to take center stage on Sunday night in Brooklyn. Andrew Wiggins was the MVP of the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night and Zach LaVine dominated the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest o...2015-02-15 15:37:542/15: HoopsRumors- Week In Review: 2/9/15 – 2/15/15http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/02/review-2915-21515.html
Our look atÂ the week that was.. The Kings bouncedÂ Tyrone CorbinÂ in favor ofÂ George Karl.Â Corbin will serve as an adviser to the front office. Paul George is targeting a mid-March return. Carmelo Anthony might shut things down after the All-Star break. LeBron James is âwidely expectedâ to op2015-02-15 15:35:562/15: Space City Scoop- Patrick Beverley Surprise Win &amp; All-Star Saturday Highlightshttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/02/15/patrick-beverley-surprise-win-star-saturday-highlights/
Patrick Beverley Wins All-Star Skills Comp Patrick Beverley was a late replacement to the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night line-up as a fill in for John Wall who pulled out due to his sore ankles. Wall will still start in the big game Sunday, but didn&#039;t want to push it so the spot opened ...2015-02-15 11:39:362/14: Slam Dunk Zone- NBA Skills Challenge Recaphttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/02/14/nba-skills-challenge-recap/
With the NBA Taco Bell Skills Challenge here, its time to take one last look at the competitors. With the eight NBA stars duking it out, it will be a good one. Lets take a look at the bracket. First off, we have Isaiah Thomas vs. Patrick Beverly. The winner of that will face the [&#8230;]
The post N2015-02-14 21:39:122/14: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: 2014-15 Midseason Team Awardshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/14/chicago-bulls-2014-15-midseason-team-awards/
Although the Chicago Bulls are 34-20 through the first 54 games of the season, the effort we&#8217;ve seen from the ball club has been inconsistent at times. On one hand, they have shown the ability to beat teams such as the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State W2015-02-14 13:37:362/14: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Trade Deadline Targetshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/14/toronto-raptors-trade-deadline-targets/
Toronto Raptors Trade Deadline Targets The Toronto Raptors look like they are in a great position. The team sits second in the Eastern Conference with a two-and-a-half game lead on the Chicago Bulls and are comfortably locked atop the Atlantic Division with a sizeable 14.5 game lead on the Brook...2015-02-14 06:37:362/13: Empire Writes Back- 5 Bold Predictions for 2015 NBA All-Star Gamehttp://empirewritesback.com/2015/02/13/5-bold-predictions-2015-nba-star-game/
The 2015 NBA All-Star Game will be in the Mecca of basketball, as the best players in the world will be performing in Madison Square Garden. There have been a bunch of injuries that will keep stars like Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin, Anthony Davis, Dwyane Wade, and possibly Jimmy Butlerwho just was inj2015-02-13 17:36:552/13: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Should the Bulls consider cutting Kirk Hinrich?http://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/13/bulls-consider-cutting-kirk-hinrich/
Should the Bulls consider cutting Kirk Hinrich to allow the other players to get minutes? Tony. Tony. Tony. Look at our boy Tony get going&#33; The Snelly Cat wasputting in work against the Cavs and he is finally getting his chance to produce. His ability to knock down the outside shot is going...2015-02-13 14:37:342/13: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Hey Now, You&#x2019;re An All-Starhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/13/nba-player-power-rankings-hey-now-youre-star/
It&#039;s finally here&#33; All-Star Weekend is finally upon us&#33; The regular season marquee event that NBA fans worldwide eagerly await for is but just a short days away. Teams are arriving in New York City as we speak, and the weekend is lined up chock full of events that pit our favourite supe2015-02-13 14:37:192/13: House of Houston- Houston Rockets Parti**** In All-Star Weekendhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/02/13/houston-rockets-participating-in-all-star-weekend/
While most of your Houston Rockets will be in Houston or across other parts of the world over the next week, a few of them will be in New York City parti**** in the All-Star festivities. Kostas Papanikolaou will play in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge.Papanikolaouis averaging 4.7 poin...2015-02-13 14:36:352/13: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Updated Fantasy Basketball Rankings - All-Star Guardshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/02/Fantasy-Basketball-All-Star-SG-PG-Rankings.html
We highlighted Jimmy Butler, who was having a fantastic NBA preseason, and he has continued that success into the regular season. &nbsp;He is scoring 20 points per game, up from 13 last season and adding 5.8 rebounds per night. &nbsp;He is going to battle&nbsp;Draymond Green for the Most Improved 2015-02-13 14:35:532/13: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Updated Fantasy Basketball Rankings - All-Star Forwardshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/02/Fantasy-Basketball-All-Star-SF-PF-Rankings.html
Draymond Green&nbsp;is going to fight Jimmy Butler for the most improved player of the year in the NBA. Injuries to David Lee and Andrew Bogut have allowed Green to play 32 minutes per game. &nbsp;He leads the NBA in defensive efficiency.The release of Josh Smith opened up the necessary minutes 2015-02-13 14:35:532/13: Hoops Habit- Jimmy Butler: On Pace To Become Rare Genuine Most Improved Playerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/13/jimmy-butler-pace-become-rare-genuine-improved-player/
The NBA&#039;s Most Improved Player Award has historically failed in its effort to earn much credence with the general public. For one, the award had been improperly named, as the winner is often a player who either enjoyed a sizable spike in minutes, or had taken a larger role within the team...2015-02-13 09:37:542/13: isportsweb.com- Chicago Bulls rumors: Eastern Conference’s Biggest Wild Cardhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/l3XsaAuT1wY/
Early on, the Chicago Bulls were presumptive favorites in the Eastern Conference this 2014-15 season.Â But the Bulls haven&#8217;t exactly met their lofty expectations so far in season. At times, they&#8217;ve looked the part of exorbitant favorites but they&#8217;ve also struggled significantly on 2015-02-13 01:39:312/12: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Tony Snell needs to stay in rotation when Kirk returnshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/12/tony-snell-needs-stay-rotation-kirk-returns/
Tony Snell is proving that he should be moved into the rotation and Kirk Hinrich needs to be pushed out. Tony Snell has been playing well lately. He still is a inconsistent with his play on offense, but has he finally proven to Thibs that he should get the minutes? He is getting the start w...2015-02-12 18:37:292/12: Empire Writes Back- Carmelo Anthony Should Not Play In 2015 NBA All-Star Gamehttp://empirewritesback.com/2015/02/12/carmelo-anthony-should-not-play-in-2015-nba-all-star-game/
With the New York Knicks playing their last game before the All-Star break Wednesday night, losing to the Orlando Magic, attention now turns solely to Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks star forward is dealing with a knee injury that has caused him to miss plenty of games this season, most recently knockin2015-02-12 14:37:132/12: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Jimmy Butler out vs Cavs, Tony Snell to starthttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/12/jimmy-butler-otut-shoulder-tony-snell-start-chicago-bulls/
Jimmy Butler will not be able to play tonight against the Cleveland Cavs. The team will start Tony Snell instead. Jimmy Butler won&#039;t be able to play in the game tonight against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavs. This will be the second time that he has missed a game against them this...2015-02-12 13:37:532/12: Empire Writes Back- 2015 NBA All-Star Game: Carmelo Anthony Should Not Take Parthttp://empirewritesback.com/2015/02/12/2015-nba-star-game-carmelo-anthony-not-take-part/
With the New York Knicks playing their last game before the All-Star break Wednesday night, losing to the Orlando Magic, attention now turns solely to Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks star forward is dealing with a knee injury that has caused him to miss plenty of games this season, most recently knockin2015-02-12 09:37:242/12: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA All-Star Break Roundtable: A Glance At The NBA's Stretch Runhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/02/12/nba-star-break-roundtable-glance-nbas-stretch-run/
The SCIC staff breaks down the first three months of the NBA season in our All Star break roundtable The NBA All-Star break is finally here. The first half of the NBA season, unofficially, has passed. As most NBA teams get roughly a week, or more, off to prepare for the upcoming stretch run, it...2015-02-12 08:37:382/11: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: Patrick Beverley Replaces Wall in Skills Challengehttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/02/11/houston-rockets-patrick-beverley-replaces-wall-skills-challenge/
Houston Rockets: Patrick Beverley Replaces John Wall in All-Star Skills Competition We knew John Wall had been nursing an injured ankle and migraines lately, but news yesterday he was pulling out of the State Farm All Star Saturday Night event was a surprise. Wall is still sc...2015-02-11 21:38:072/11: A Royal Pain- Sacramento Kings: NBA Trade Deadline Buyershttp://aroyalpain.com/2015/02/11/sacramento-kings-nba-trade-deadline-buyers/
With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching (February 19th), teams looking to make moves to improve their rosters for the final playoff push are out there looking to deal. While the Kings have their sights set on the 2015-2016 season, which will seemingly be under coach George Karl, they can sti2015-02-11 17:38:172/11: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 53: Five takeaways from Tuesday's win against Sacramentohttp://dawindycity.com/2015/02/11/bulls-game-no-53-five-takeaways-tuesdays-win-sacramento/
After a trio of consecutive losses on the road, the Chicago Bulls have now won three straight games after a 18-point drubbing of the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Is the red and black express back on track or just a pre-All-Star break tease? There are plenty of other worthy candidates of...2015-02-11 15:37:332/11: Da Windy City- Bulls Trade Rumors: Chicago Interested In Arron Afflalohttp://dawindycity.com/2015/02/11/bulls-trade-rumors-chicago-interested-arron-afflalo/
The NBA Trade Deadline is on February 19 and the Chicago Bulls have been involved in various trade rumors. There have been rumors that the Bulls are shopping forward Taj Gibson but a likelier scenario is one that sees the team acquire a perimeter scorer. That is why the Bulls have been in talks with2015-02-11 11:37:412/11: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Why Isn't James Harden The MVP Favorite Again?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/11/nba-awards-watch-why-is-james-harden-not-mvp-favorite/
Welcome to Week 16 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes from the past week and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top ...2015-02-11 09:37:372/11: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Rumors: Knicks To Target Jackson, Butler and Matthews This Summerhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/02/11/nba-rumors-knicks-target-jackson-butler-matthews-summer/
NBA Rumors: The New York Knicks will reportedly target Reggie Jackson, Jimmy Butler, Wes Matthews and Greg Monroe this summer Well, it&#039;s do-or-die, in a way, for the New York Knicks. The franchise has been parading around this upcoming summer, proclaiming that this offseason would be th...2015-02-11 08:37:542/10: Blue Man Hoop- Analyzing Bill Simmons Trade Value Column Rankings for Steph, Klay, and Drayhttp://bluemanhoop.com/2015/02/10/analyzing-bill-simmons-trade-value-column-rankings-steph-klay-dray/
Every year, Grantland&#8217;s Bill Simmons comes out with his annual Bill Simmons Trade Value rankings, which ranks the top 60 players in the league on the basis of their trade value. This season&#8217;s trade value rankings were released on Sunday night on the Grantland Basketball Hour Trade Value 2015-02-10 13:39:422/10: GuyHut.com- Knicks Rumors: Reggie Jackson, Greg Monroe &#8216;Targets&#8217;http://www.guyhut.com/nba/knicks-rumors-reggie-jackson-jimmy-butler/
Knicks rumors: Jimmy Butler, Reggie Jackson and Greg Monroe will be targeted by New York during free agency. The New York Knicks will have plenty of cap space once their dreadful season comes to an end, though there has been suggestions stating Phil Jackson and company prefer to sign multiple &#82202015-02-10 12:40:552/10: HoopsRumors- Knicks To Pursue Jackson, Butler, Matthewshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/02/jackson-butler-matthews.html
The Knicks plan to target Reggie Jackson, Jimmy Butler and Wesley Matthews, among others, this summer, league sources tell Michael Scotto of SheridanHoops. Scotto also hears the team will go after Greg Monroe, echoing an earlier report. A pursuit of Matthews would be contingent on the team missing o2015-02-10 12:37:062/10: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: How the Warriors Shut Down James Hardenhttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/02/10/houston-rockets-warriors-shut-james-harden/
Houston Rockets: How the Warriors Shut Down James Harden James Harden has been on a offensive terror this year. He currently leads the league in points per game (27.5), free throw attempts and has registered the most 30+ and 40+ point games. It&#039;s a given teams are game planning for Harden...2015-02-10 11:39:162/9: Hoops Habit- NBA: 3 Biggest Surprises This Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/09/nba-3-biggest-surprises-season/
Heading into the 2014-15 season, the biggest storyline without question was whether LeBron James was leaving Dwyane Wade, Pat Riley and South Beach to go back to Cleveland. With the All-Star Game now less than a week away, we&#039;ve learned that many subplots have actually garnered more recognition2015-02-09 15:37:292/9: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: 5 Worst Games From Januaryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/09/chicago-bulls-5-worst-games-january/
The Chicago Bulls started off the new year with three consecutive victories over the Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets. But despite an impressive beginning to the month of January, the Bulls proceeded to lose nine of their next 14 games over a two week period. When a team per...2015-02-09 11:39:002/9: Hoops Habit- Boston Celtics: Previewing The Celtics' 2015 Free Agencyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/09/boston-celtics-previewing-celtics-2015-free-agency/
The 2014-15 season was supposed to be another lost year for the Boston Celtics. No one expected them to be any good, and with the way the organization had planned out the rebuilding process, this was just year two of the rebuilding. Realizing their situation, the front office very smartly beg...2015-02-09 11:39:002/9: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 52: Grand Theft Chicagohttp://dawindycity.com/2015/02/09/bulls-game-no-52-grand-theft-chicago/
&#039;Grand Theft Auto&#039; is one of the most po**** video games in history. After watching the Chicago Bulls steal a game they had no business winning on Sunday night against the Orlando Magic, one has to wonder if GTA is the game of choice within in the Bulls locker room. Theft is a crim...2015-02-09 11:38:162/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Grades: Chicago Bulls: 98 Orlando Magic: 97http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/08/orlando-magic-grades-chicago-bulls-98-orlando-magic-97/
The Magic were dealt a soul crushing loss but a couple of bench players likely earned themselves some more playing time with their production and energy....2015-02-09 00:39:142/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Meltdown: Chicago Bulls: 98 Orlando Magic: 97http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/08/magic-meltdown-chicago-bulls-98-orlando-magic-97/
The Magic seemingly had this game in the bag, yet somehow they manged to snag defeat from the jaws of victory. In James Borrego&#039;s second game as coach the Magic managed to do something they had done all too often under former head coach Jacque Vaughn; lose when winning seemed all but c...2015-02-09 00:39:142/7: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Feb 7 | DraftKings NBA DFS Basketball Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice & Strategy for February 7http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/02/07/draftkings-nba-lineup-feb-7-draftkings-nba-dfs-basketball-lineup-tips-picks-advice-strategy-february-7/
We are a bit constrained for time today, so we&#8217;ll cut right to the chase and share our Feb 7th NBA DraftKings lineup.Â With a 7-game night ahead of us for Feb 7th, let&#8217;s dive in and have a look at the roster we&#8217;re looking at heading into Saturday&#8217;sÂ action. Editor&#8217;s No2015-02-07 17:38:522/7: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards: Why It's Time To Push The Panic Buttonhttp://wizofawes.com/2015/02/07/washington-wizards-time-to-push-panic-button-losing-streak/
The Washington Wizards have lost five games in a row. Don&#8217;t tell me to relax, don&#8217;t tell me they&#8217;re tired, don&#8217;t tell me this is what happens over the course of an 82 game season. What we&#8217;re seeing is a result of the faults we&#8217;ve observed being exposed. It is t...2015-02-07 14:38:272/7: House of Houston- Houston Rockets Redux: Week 15: 02/01/2015 - 02/07/2015http://houseofhouston.com/2015/02/07/houston-rockets-redux-week-15-02012015-02072015/
As Week 15 comes to a close, the Houston Rockets are undeniably winners&#33; In fact, they&#039;re are an undefeated 2-0 for the week&#33; It was a rather light week for team that has been filled with rest which is usually the case when the NBA&#039;s schedule does not try to conflict with the NFL..2015-02-07 13:36:472/7: House of Houston- Game 50: Milwaukee Bucks Vs. Houston Rockets Previewhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/02/06/game-50-milwaukee-bucks-vs-houston-rockets-preview/
And here were are. The Houston Rockets have reached the 50th game of the season, well past the midpoint. This definitely goes to show that this season has been going at lightning pace&#33; It feels as if it were yesterday we were watching the Rockets make their debut against the Los Angeles Lak...2015-02-07 13:36:472/7: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Top 5 Games From Januaryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/07/chicago-bulls-top-5-games-january/
To say that the Chicago Bulls did not have a lot of success during the month of January would be an understatement. In fact, after the starting the new year with three straight victories, the Bulls compiled a 5-9 mark the rest of the way, giving them an 8-9 mark overall. And to add insult on top ...2015-02-07 12:36:532/7: Pelican Debrief- New Orleans Pelicans: What to watch for vs. Chicago Bullshttp://pelicandebrief.com/2015/02/07/new-orleans-pelicans-watch-vs-chicago-bulls/
Once again Anthony Davis bailed out the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. With everything falling apart around him like missed free throws, turnovers and fouling three-point shooters in a three-point game Davis calmly drilled a double clutch three-pointer to propel the Pelicans to a monster win 2015-02-07 11:37:582/7: Hoops Habit- Tony Allen: The Best Perimeter Defender In The NBAhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/07/tony-allen-best-perimeter-defender-nba/
TheMemphis Grizzlies&#039; Tony Allen is the best perimeter defender in the NBA. There is a reason that the FedEx Forum has become known as the &#34;Grindhouse&#34; and Tony Allen is the &#34;Grindfather&#34;. Marc Gasol is set tobe the franchise&#039;s first All-Star starter, Zach Randolph is a...2015-02-07 11:37:032/7: Space City Scoop- James Harden: What Does The Beard Have In Common With Tom Hanks?http://spacecityscoop.com/2015/02/07/james-harden-beard-common-tom-hanks/
What do James Harden and Tom Hanks have in common? Well yes there is that beard that Tom Hanks has sported in various movie roles, but really has he ever truly come close to the magnificence of James Harden&#039;s bushy physiognomy? Sure they are both super stars in their own domains and t...2015-02-07 09:39:462/6: Baller Mind Frame- NBA All-Stars: Fantasy Basketball Editionhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/06/nba-stars-fantasy-basketball-edition/
The NBA All-Star Weekend is just around the corner and we&#8217;re all excited to watch some of our favorite players hit the hardwood for what should prove to be a thrilling and entertaining game. The player selection process for the game, however, was not so thrilling for some. It&#8217;s a subject2015-02-06 13:40:222/6: SLC Dunk- Clippers Chris Paul should take after John Stockton, and shut up and play the game - The Downbeat #1543http://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat/2015/2/6/7992625/clippers-chris-paul-blake-griffin-john-stockton-karl-malone-trey-burke-rudy-gobert-downbeat-1543
Chris Paul is a crybaby, not many Jazz players will be seen at All-Star weekend, but Trey Burke will be there, Rudy Gobert is a big deal, and will the team ever have another big time scorer?
I love this story. The Los Angeles Clippers, a team that has taken 1239 free throws this year, or2015-02-06 13:40:122/6: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Maul Bulls Behind Best Defensive Effort of Seasonhttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/02/06/houston-rockets-maul-bulls-behind-best-defensive-effort-season/
Houston Rockets Recap: The Rockets began their week with their first 2-days off in a row since Josh Smith joined the team. They got dealt a blow when they learned their star center Dwight Howard would be out much longer than the originally predicted week to ten days. Following a bone marrow aspi...2015-02-06 13:39:462/6: isportsweb.com- Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler takes the blamehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/5wGrwkKlbeA/
After four seasons of total lockdown defense, the Chicago Bulls have been shockingly mediocre this season. And Jimmy Butler believes he knows why &#8211; it&#8217;s him. In a pregame interview prior to Wednesday&#8217;s loss against Houston, Butler stated: &#8220;I think it starts with me, to tell y2015-02-06 09:40:122/6: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Can Anyone Overthrow the Leader?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/06/nba-player-power-rankings-can-anyone-overthrow-leader/
Another week in the NBA, another week closer to the playoffs&#33; This time next week, we&#039;ll be reveling in All-Star proceedings, cheering our favourite players on as they take on each other in an exhibition match of epic proportions&#33; But that&#039;s not all, of course, with the Slam Dunk C2015-02-06 09:38:152/6: Hoops Habit- 4 Things The Miami Heat Need To Do To Make Playoffshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/06/4-things-miami-heat-need-make-playoffs/
After an embarrassing loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Miami Heat are now 21-28. They have slipped in the standings and are now at the eighth spot. An opportunity would be missed if the elephant in the room wasn&#039;t addressed. The Eastern Conference is not very good. In the East, you ca...2015-02-06 09:38:152/6: The Sixer Sense- Michael Carter-Williams Selected to Skills Competition at All-Star Weekendhttp://thesixersense.com/2015/02/06/michael-carter-williams-selected-skills-competition-star-weekend/
For the second year in-a-row Sixers guard Michael Carter-Williams has been selected to compete in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend, which will occur on Feburary 14, next Saturday. For all of you single people out there, this gives you a reason to not be lonely on Valentines Day. I 2015-02-06 07:37:552/5: Lake Show Life- Why The Lakers Should Give Jamaal Franklin A Chancehttp://lakeshowlife.com/2015/02/05/lakers-give-jamaal-franklin-chance/
When Kawhi Leonard decided to forgo his final two years at San Diego State and enter the NBA draft, there were many question marks about how the Aztecs would respond, as they lost three other starters. The former NBA Finals MVP led SDSU to their first ever Sweet 16 appearance, where the nearly knock2015-02-05 14:39:102/5: Blue Man Hoop- Why Draymond Green Is NBA&#x2019;s Most Improved Playerhttp://bluemanhoop.com/2015/02/05/draymond-green-nbas-improved-player/
Much of what Draymond Green offers to the Golden State Warriors can be put into numbers, but equally as important are the qualities that he brings which can&#8217;t be quantified. With free agency looming, the Warriors can&#8217;t afford to lose a player that has vastly improved this season.The 24-y2015-02-05 13:39:062/5: House of Houston- Houston Rockets Muzzle Chicago Bulls 101-90http://houseofhouston.com/2015/02/05/houston-rockets-muzzle-chicago-bulls-101-90/
I&#039;m loving this -- the Houston Rockets have won five of their last six games&#33; Quite impressive huh? It would&#039;ve been six-in-a-row, the Rockets badly fumbled against the Detroit Pistons this past Saturday. They just couldn&#039;t stop the low-post combo of Andre Drummond/Greg Monro...2015-02-05 09:37:042/5: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 50: Four-day layoff does nothing in third straight losshttp://dawindycity.com/2015/02/04/bulls-game-no-50-four-day-layoff-nothing-third-straight-loss/
Title-contending teams in the NBA would glamor at the thought of a four-day layoff during a rough stretch of the season and would answer the call accordingly. Sadly for the Chicago Bulls right now, they&#039;re a so-called &#34;title contender&#34; and are failing to look the part. On Janua...2015-02-05 00:38:342/4: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Taj Gibson trade rumors heating uphttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/04/chicago-bulls-trade-taj-gibson/
The trade rumors for Chicago Bulls PF Taj Gibson are heating up. Taj Gibson&#039;s name is being brought up in trade talks again. The rumors are heating up with the trade deadline coming up. We could be hearing his name more and more. Nikola Mirotic has been playing well coming of...2015-02-04 20:37:342/4: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Jimmy Butler takes blame for defensehttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/04/jimmy-butler-takes-blame-for-chicago-bulls-def/
Jimmy Butler wants to take the blame for the poor defense. Everyone knows that the Chicago Bulls defense is not as strong as it has been in the past. The fans are pointing their fingers in a number of directions for the reasoning on the poor defense. Jimmy Butler wantsyou to point the fin...2015-02-04 18:38:562/4: FFLockerRoom- NBA DFS Must Starts and Bargain Playshttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/02/04/nba-dfs-must-starts-bargain-plays-3/
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Fantasy BasketballTags: Chris BoshDion WaitersJared DudleyJimmy ButlerJJ BareaJohn HensonJose BareaJose Juan BareaJusuf NurkicKawhi LeonardMarc GasolRussell WestbrookWith the 11 games we have this Wednesday (2/4/15), there are a lot of playe2015-02-04 17:36:222/4: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: James Harden vs. Stephen Curry For MVPhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/04/nba-awards-watch-james-harden-vs-stephen-curry-mvp/
Welcome to Week 15 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix medium sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for eac2015-02-04 09:38:242/4: Hoops Habit- Defense, Not Derrick Rose, The Cause Of Chicago Bulls' Struggleshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/04/defense-not-derrick-rose-cause-chicago-bulls-struggles/
Since taking over the head coaching position of the Chicago Bulls in 2010, TomThibodeau&#039;s teams has always exuded two distinct traits: defensive intensity and defensive discipline. However, the 2014-15 rendition of the Bulls have been the polar opposite -- consistently playing down to their co.2015-02-04 09:38:242/4: House of Houston- Game 49: Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls Previewhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/02/04/game-49-houston-rockets-vs-chicago-bulls-preview/
The 33-15 Houston Rockets have had the last few days off as they get ready to face the 30-19 Chicago Bulls. The Bulls won the previous meeting just under a month ago in Chicago. Things are a bit different this time around for the Rockets. Dwight Howard will be out of this matchup forcing the Rock...2015-02-04 08:37:102/3: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Why Didn't Doug McDermott Get a Chance?http://pippenainteasy.com/2015/02/03/doug-mcdermott-chance-to-play-with-mike-dunleavy-out/
Doug McDermott is a good player. That is why the Chicago Bull&#039;s traded away their 16th and 19th overall picks in the 2014 NBA draft in order to pry him away from the Denver Nuggets who had drafted him 11th overall. Sure, he has had some growing pains this season, but that comes with being a roo2015-02-03 11:37:282/2: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Can They Turn Things Around?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/02/chicago-bulls-weekly-can-turn-things-around/
The Chicago Bulls entered the week on the heels of a disappointing 96-84 loss to the Miami Heat, dropping them to 13-11 at the United Center. And based on their inconsistent play at home, the consensus was that a six-game road trip would be the answer to the help cure some the team&#039;s ills. H...2015-02-02 11:37:462/2: Hoops Habit- 5 Likely First Time NBA All-Stars Next Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/02/5-likely-first-time-nba-stars-next-season/
Every season, the NBA All-Star game serves a passing of the torch or sorts, where a slew of fresh-faced All-Stars make their inaugural appearance in basketball&#039;s most extravagant pickup game. The game itself is a sight to behold; the only time of the year when the 24 top performing players t...2015-02-02 10:37:412/2: Daily Knicks- New York Knicks: Is Tim Hardaway Jr. the Long-Term SG?http://dailyknicks.com/2015/02/02/new-york-knicks-tim-hardaway-jr-long-term-sg/
Throughout the2013-14 NBA regular season, one of the most common theories amongst New York Knicks fans was that Tim Hardaway Jr. was the future at shooting guard. He battled for playing time with J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert, but whenhe did take the floor, Hardaway Jr. was impressive. As the Knic...2015-02-02 08:38:352/1: Sports Out West- Lakers are facing an uncertain futurehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/02/01/lakers-facing-uncertain-future/
With Kobe Bryant likely headed back for his 20th season in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers still have plenty of questions to answer next season. It has been yet another difficult year for the Lakers stumbling to what will likely be their second straight season with no playoffs, and finishing with on2015-02-01 17:36:092/1: Sports Out West- Lakers are facing an uncertain futurehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/02/01/lakers-future-dependent-on-offseason-moves/
With Kobe Bryant likely headed back for his 20th season in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers still have plenty of questions to answer next season. It has been yet another difficult year for the Lakers stumbling to what will likely be their second straight season with no playoffs, and finishing with on2015-02-01 16:36:371/31: Slam Dunk Zone- Tom Thibodeau And The Chicago Bullshttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/31/tom-thibodeau-chicago-bulls/
The Chicago Bulls, their front office and Head Coach Tom Thibodeau are apparently all on the wrong page. The Bulls (30-19) have just come off back-to-back losses to the Kobe-less Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. With their relationship &#8211; reportedly &#8211; being &#8220;unrepaired&#82212015-01-31 19:40:061/31: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 49: Five takeaways from another loss on the West Coasthttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/31/bulls-game-no-49-five-takeaways-another-loss-west-coast/
There probably isn&#039;t a team that needs the upcoming All-Star break more in the NBA than the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls lost their second consecutive game on Friday, their ninth loss in the last 14 games. Friday night symbolized quite a bit for the Bulls in their loss to the Phoenix Suns. ...2015-01-31 16:37:411/31: The Sports Quotient- The SQ MVP Rankings: Jan. 31http://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2015/1/31/the-sq-mvp-rankings-jan-31
What a year in the NBA. Since the calendar has changed to 2015, we have already had a scoring record broken, three 50-point performances (Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and Mo Williams) and arguably one of the most stacked All-Star line-ups in NBA history. Heck, we have one of the top-five MVP candidat2015-01-31 12:40:221/31: Swarm and Sting- Charlotte Hornets: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is Having a Breakout Yearhttp://swarmandsting.com/2015/01/31/charlotte-hornets-michael-kidd-gilchrist-breakout-year/
Charlotte Hornets small forward, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, is very quietly becoming one of the most improved players in the NBA. This season, the Hornets hold a record of 19-27 overall, with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist having missed 14 of those games. In those games, Charlotte went 3-11, including a...2015-01-31 12:39:331/31: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Weekly Mailbag 1/25/15-1/31/15http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/rumors-weekly-mailbag-13115.html
In addition to our weekly chat, which Chuck Myron facilitates every Wednesday, we have added a second opportunity for you to hit us up with your questions in this, our weekly mailbag feature. Have a question regarding player movement, the salary cap, or the NBA draft? Drop me a line at HoopsRumorsMa2015-01-31 12:37:111/31: Hoops Habit- Why Kyle Korver Not Making The All-Star Team Is A Big Dealhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/31/kyle-korver-not-making-star-team-big-deal/
It almost happened. The NBA universe almost threw all anecdotal stats out the window and recognized a player whose impact cannot always be seen with the naked eye. Kyle Korver was almost an All-Star. Make no mistake, however, the crop of Eastern Conference All-Starguards this year; namely, Je...2015-01-31 09:37:361/30: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 48: The good, the bad and the ugly from a double-overtime loss in LAhttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/30/bulls-game-no-48-loss-to-la/
Playing at Staples Center for the first time as a Chicago Bull against his former club, forward Pau Gasol picked up his league-leading 29th double-double on Thursday night. Aside from Gasol&#039;s 20/10 night at the office -- and the game-tying tip-in at the end of regulation -- the Bulls didn&#039;2015-01-30 23:37:211/30: Sun-N-Gun- Suns Pregame Notes: Tempo Key Against Bullshttp://valleyofthesuns.com/2015/01/30/suns-pregame-notes-tempo-key-bulls/
For the second straight game, the Phoenix Suns will be facing an opponent with a strong frontcourt that&#039;s playing through tired legs. And for the second straight game, the Suns will need to push the tempo to close out the home stand strong. After falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in double o...2015-01-30 22:38:111/30: Slam Dunk Zone- 2015 NBA All-Star Rosters Revealedhttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/30/2015-nba-stars-rosters-revealed/
Going into Friday, the NBA had already announced who the starters for the 2015 All-Star Game would be but the reserves were not announced until today. On the Thursday night NBA on TNT, the fans got to vote on Twitter using hashtags on who they would like to see as the reserves. Most of the [&#8230;]2015-01-30 18:39:111/30: Wiz of Awes- John Wall: Are the Washington Wizards Relying Too Heavily On The All-Star Point Guard?http://wizofawes.com/2015/01/30/john-wall-washington-wizards-relying-too-much-on-all-star-point-guard/
John Wall is playing 35.7 minutes per game; good for 10th in the NBA. In terms of actual minutes played, Wall is at 1,677; good for third in the NBA and 22 minutes off of the leader in the category, Jimmy Butler. Are the Washington Wizards leaning too heavily on John Wall? He was reportedly qu...2015-01-30 13:39:041/30: Hoops Habit- Making The All-Star Case For Dwyane Wade Over Kyle Korverhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/30/making-star-case-dwyane-wade-kyle-korver/
There is a segment of NBA fans that have made the case that Kyle Korver deserves an All-Star bid over Dwyane Wade. Why? Because, as they say, Korver has had the better year. But one would hardly look atthe two players&#039; style and say that they play a similar style. Korver is a shooter of the ...2015-01-30 11:38:081/30: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Jan 30 | DraftKings NBA DFS Basketball Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice & Strategy for January 30http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/30/draftkings-nba-lineup-jan-30-draftkings-nba-dfs-basketball-lineup-tips-picks-advice-strategy-january-30/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup for January 30Â DFS Basketball &#124; DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice and StrategyÂ for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Contests &#124; Jan 30, 2015 (1/30) While we had some success on FanDuel last night, our DraftKings roster fell short of reaching the money in 50-50s by j2015-01-30 09:41:081/30: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Where Do the All-Stars Rank?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/30/nba-player-power-rankings-stars-rank/
All-Star Weekend is almost here&#33; With the highly anti**** event just two weeks away, the All-Star teams were finally announced. Kevin Durant, despite missing half of the games played so far due to injury, was picked by the coaches as an All-Star reserve - does he make the cut as one of the...2015-01-30 09:38:031/30: Hoops Habit- The Chicago Bulls Are Insane If They Fire Tom Thibodeauhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/30/chicago-bulls-insane-fire-tom-thibodeau/
Even though the Chicago Bullshave been winning games at a nice clip in the Eastern Conference, trouble is still lurking within the organization, as things are about to get ugly between the front office and head coach Tom Thibodeau. At least, according to multiple reports coming out of the NBA...2015-01-30 09:38:031/30: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 30 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 30http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/30/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-30-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-30/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 30Â &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 30, 2015 (1/30) We recommended 2 lineups last night (Jan 29), with one of them coming through with a 100% winning record while the other missed the mark. We had duds from Lan2015-01-30 08:41:181/30: Lake Show Life- Game Grades: Lakers Snap Losing Streak In Double OT Thrillerhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2015/01/29/game-grades-lakers-snap-losing-streak-double-ot-thriller/
MVP: Jordan &#34;Mr. January&#34; Hill with the biggest clutch performance of his life. Just shy of a career high in points, clutch shots in both overtime periods, and the hands down MVP performance of the night. Special mention to Pau Gasol, who almost kept the Lakers tank alive with his tip-in a..2015-01-30 02:39:251/30: Dairyland Express- Brandon Knight left off Eastern Conference All-Star squadhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/01/29/brandon-knight-left-off-eastern-conference-star-squad/
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Knight was being prominently mentioned as a strong contender for a reserve spot on the Eastern Conference All-Star team, but was ultimately left off the roster when the reserves for the Feb. 15 game at Madison Square Garden were announced Thursday. Instead, thr...2015-01-30 00:39:221/29: isportsweb.com- Chicago Bulls and Derrick Roseâ€™s Road to Redemptionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/5cNCOBwObI8/
Derrick RoseÂ signaled that the Chicago Bulls are in a crisis when a loss to the Cavaliers prompted him to express how â[expletive] irritatingâ his teamâs unwillingness to compete has been. Despite, their current performance they&#8217;ve still yet to fully regain their spot as the overwhelmin2015-01-29 23:39:451/29: Space City Scoop- James Harden: All-Star Reserve Selections Announced Tonighthttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/29/james-harden-star-reserve-selections-announced-tonight/
James Harden: All-Star Reserve Selections Announced Tonight Last week we learned the 10 starting players as selected by fans for the All-Star Game and tonight on NBA TV we&#039;ll learn the reserves as selected by the coaches. Houston Rocket James Harden is a leading contender for MVP this year (...2015-01-29 21:38:461/29: Slam Dunk Zone- Top 5 Statistical Leaders of the 2014-2015 Seasonhttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/29/top-5-statistical-leaders-2014-2015-season/
When reading this, you have to remember that leading in a certain statistical category doesn&#8217;t make you the best at a certain position. For example, John Wall is averaging the most amount of assists per game at 10.3, but that doesn&#8217;t make him any where close to the top point guard today.2015-01-29 20:39:191/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Nikola Vucevic Snubbed Out of the All-Star Gamehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/29/nikola-vucevic-snubbed-star-game/
When the All-Star reserves were announced, Nikola Vucevic was left on the cutting room floor. Why did he get left out? The Orlando Magic All-Star drought continued Thursday night when prime contender Nikola Vucevic was not named as one of the seven Eastern Conference reserves by the league...2015-01-29 20:38:391/29: Wiz of Awes- NBA All-Star 2015: Why Marcin Gortat Deserved To Be An NBA All-Starhttp://wizofawes.com/2015/01/29/marcin-gortat-deserved-to-be-nba-all-star-2015/
When the list for NBA All-Star starterswas released, the first thing I checked was if John Wall made the cut. He had been leading in the guard position for so long that it seemedlike a sure thing and as Washington Wizards fans, we aren&#039;t used to having confidence in anything basketball-relat...2015-01-29 20:38:341/29: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA All-Star Reserves: Selections, Snubs and Instant Analysishttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/29/nba-star-reserves-selections-snubs-instant-analysis/
The NBA announced it&#039;s Eastern and Western 2015 NBA All-Star reserves earlier today. Here is how the East and West teams shaped out after the coaches filled the rosters. Eastern Conference Starters PG --John Wall SG -- Kyle Lowry SF -- LeBron James PF -- Carmelo Anthony C ...2015-01-29 20:37:361/29: Fully Clips- 2015 NBA All-Star Game: Picking East and West Reserveshttp://fullyclips.com/2015/01/29/2015-nba-star-game-picking-east-west-reserves/
With the All-Star starters voted in, Trisity Miller selects her All-Star reserves for the Eastern and Western Conferences. Eastern Conference Starters: G - Kyle Lowry (TOR) G - John Wall (WAS) F - Carmelo Anthony (NYK) F - LeBron James (CLE) F/C - Pau Gasol (CHI) Quick Thoughts: I didn...2015-01-29 17:38:281/29: Hoops Habit- Why The Brooklyn Nets Should Consider A Fire Salehttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/29/brooklyn-nets-consider-fire-sale/
At this point in the season, it is pretty safe to say that the Brooklyn Nets won&#039;t be competing for a championship. The Nets have shown a lot of promise to recruit a lot of talent to Brooklyn, even if that means that they are going to pay a lot more in luxury tax and payroll to do it. The pr...2015-01-29 11:37:371/29: Hoops Habit- Derrick Rose: The Good And Bad In His Return Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/29/derrick-rose-good-bad-return-season/
Considering Derrick Rose&#039;s return this season was one of the most highly anti**** comeback attempts in NBA history, we sure haven&#039;t talked a lot about him lately. Heading into the 2014-15 season, the former MVP had played a grand total of 49 games in the past three years. So now that he2015-01-29 09:37:561/28: Blue Man Hoop- Warriors Lose But Prove They Don&#x2019;t Need Jump Shots to Succeedhttp://bluemanhoop.com/2015/01/28/warriors-lose-prove-dont-need-jump-shots-succeed/
In the Golden State Warriors&#039; 113-111 lost to the Chicago Bulls last night, the Warriors shot 0-of-13 from three-point range in the second half and overtime. They shot poorly and lost. Charles Barkley must be right when he says that jump shooing teams can&#8217;t win. The Warriors must be a ...2015-01-28 19:38:281/28: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 47: The good, the bad and the ugly from a wild win in Oaklandhttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/28/bulls-game-no-47-good-bad-ugly-wild-win-oakland/
Coming into Tuesday night&#039;s game, the Golden State Warriors were 21-1 at home inside Oracle Arena and were riding a 19-game win streak inside &#34;Roaracle&#34;. It took an extra five minutes, but the Chicago Bulls ended the Warriors&#039; streak, thanks in part to a befuddling performance fr..2015-01-28 18:37:341/28: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Kirk Hinrich finally came up clutch [video]http://pippenainteasy.com/2015/01/28/kirk-hinrich-finally-came-clutch-video/
Chicago Bulls G Kirk Hinrich came up with the clutch triple at the end of regulation to give the team the lead. Huge shot for the team. Some of us have been dogging Kirk Hinrich all season. There definitely is reason for it, butfor all the crap that we have thrown in his directi...2015-01-28 12:37:541/28: Da Windy City- Derrick Rose Not Backing Down In Pressure Momentshttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/28/derrick-rose-not-backing-pressure-moments/
Derrick Rose&#039;s play was far from perfect in the Chicago Bulls&#039; victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night but that did not prevent Rose from being the one with the ball in his hand with the opportunity to win the game. With 8.3 seconds left in overtime, Rose drilled the game-w2015-01-28 12:37:251/28: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Wide Open MVP Race Tightenshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/28/nba-awards-watch-wide-open-mvp-race-tightens/
Welcome to Week 14 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix medium sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for eac2015-01-28 10:37:281/28: Hoops Habit- Have the Chicago Bulls Turned Things Around?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/28/chicago-bulls-turned-things-around/
The Chicago Bulls have been the subject of a little controversy lately due to reports that their head coach Tom Thibodeau is currentlyon the hot seat, according to NBA reporter Chris Sheridan. Jeff Van Gundy had his own comments to make about the situation regarding how the Bulls&#039; management...2015-01-28 10:37:281/27: Slam Dunk Zone- Mid-Season True or Falsehttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/27/mid-season-true-false/
The NBA hit the mid-season mark lastÂ week. What has half of the season told us? Let&#8217;s break it down in a quick mid-season True or False. The Atlanta Hawks will win the Eastern Conference. Answer : True I know most are going with the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, or some may have the Tor2015-01-27 19:42:501/27: GuyHut.com- Lakers Rumors: LA Aiming To Sign Kevin Duranthttp://www.guyhut.com/nba/lakers-rumors-kevin-durant/
Assuming Kevin Durant becomes a free agent after the 2015-16 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder star and reigning NBA MVP will have his choice of suitors. In fact, he&#8217;ll have his choice of any team in the league. Many have assumed the race to sign Durant will be between the Thunder and the Wash2015-01-27 13:46:131/27: Blue Man Hoop- Near-Perfect Golden State Warriors Play Struggling Bullshttp://bluemanhoop.com/2015/01/27/near-perfect-golden-state-warriors-play-struggling-bulls/
The Golden State Warriors have fared very well against their Eastern Conference opponents this season, as they&#8217;re still undefeated against the East this season. They have also been dominant at home, losing just once this season to the San Antonio Spurs. That doesn&#8217;t bode well for ...2015-01-27 13:42:281/27: Baller Mind Frame- These Players Should be the 2015 NBA East All-Star Reserveshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/27/these-players-should-be-the-2015-nba-east-all-star-reserves/
Like the tides, the talent levels of each NBA conference ebbs and flows over the course of a dynastyâs lifespan or the particular movement of young talent. That remains true today, and currently the Eastern Conference is experiencing a long and pronounced low tide. That lack of competitive balance2015-01-27 11:39:051/26: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Hassan Whiteside has it allhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/26/fantasy-basketball-hassan-whiteside/
This was some other kind of insane performance for Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside: I&#039;m pretty sure at some point during those highlights Whiteside ate the actual basketball. He posted a triple-double with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 12 blocks in only 25 minutes. Whiteside joins Joakim...2015-01-26 18:37:351/26: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Lessons From Miami Heat Losshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/26/chicago-bulls-lessons-miami-heat-loss/
Following a 2-6 slide, the Chicago Bulls posted impressive wins over the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks. And although Chicago has not played that well at home (13-10), they were hosting a Miami Heat team that was just 19-24 on the season, which seemed to be the perfect opponent before he2015-01-26 13:38:311/26: Sir Charles In Charge- James Harden: NBA MVP Or Inflated Stats?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/26/james-harden-nba-mvp-overrated/
In a league with guyslike LeBron James and Kevin Durant,doesJames Harden deserve to winthe mostillustrious award in sports, the MVP? At31-14, the Houston Rockets are currently in fourth place in the West, and only 1.5 games behind the number two seed. With the recent additions of Josh Smith a...2015-01-26 09:37:581/25: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 46: Five takeaways from Sunday's loss to the Heathttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/25/bulls-game-no-46-five-takeaways-sundays-loss-heat/
After Friday&#039;s victory on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, things seemed to be looking up for the Chicago Bulls. But on Sunday, against an old rival, an old friend and a relative unknown, the Bulls&#039; progress towards the right path was once again delayed. Just when you think th...2015-01-25 17:37:231/25: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Power Ranking: Rockets Descend Ladder Week 12http://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/25/houston-rockets-power-ranking-rockets-descend-ladder-week-12/
Houston Rockets Power Ranking - Week 12 Lists We&#039;ve inched closer to the half way point of the season and the stretch of the year when many teams begin to feel fatigued and are nursing nagging injuries. This coming week we&#039;ll learn who was voted by the fans as All Star starters and the ...2015-01-25 09:38:401/25: All U Can Heat- Will Hassan Whiteside Return to Help Beat Chicago?http://allucanheat.com/2015/01/25/will-hassan-whiteside-return-help-beat-chicago/
The Miami Heat (19-24) are undoubtedly struggling, mostly on the offensive end, and face one of the toughest defensive teams in the NBA when they face the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon. Coming away with victories has been increasingly difficult for the Heat, a point Dwyane Wade made to reporters2015-01-25 08:38:321/24: Da Windy City- Did the Tom Thibodeau rumors get the Chicago Bulls on track?http://dawindycity.com/2015/01/24/tom-thibodeau-rumors-get-chicago-bulls-track/
The past week for the Chicago Bulls organization has revolved around the job status of Tom Thibodeau after the recent struggles. But with back-to-back victories over Western Conference opponents, has the Thibodeau &#34;hot seat&#34; been cooled for the time being? Tom Thibodeau has won over...2015-01-24 21:37:401/24: HoopsRumors- Atlantic Notes: Plumlee, Nets, Galloway, Sixershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/atlantic-plumlee-galloway.html
Rival teams keepÂ asking the Nets about Mason Plumlee, the one player they least want to trade, reports Howard Megdal in a special story for USA Today. The second-year center has seen his role expand under new coach Lionel Hollins. &#8220;[Former coach Jason Kidd] gave me very specific instructions,2015-01-24 20:36:081/24: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 45: Bulls conclude odd week with another win in Dallashttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/24/bulls-game-no-45-bulls-conclude-odd-week-another-win-dallas/
On Monday night in Cleveland, the sky was literally falling on the Chicago Bulls. Now, the Bulls are back on track and the rumors of their demise were severely overstated after back-t0-back victories against the almighty Western Conference. Maybe Gregg Popovich was right once again. After the ...2015-01-24 14:38:121/24: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks: Postgame Grades For Chicagohttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/24/chicago-bulls-vs-dallas-mavericks-postgame-grades-chicago/
The Chicago Bulls had dropped six of their last eight games prior to their matchups against the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks. Not only that, the Bulls had allowed 22 opponents to reach the 100-point mark, which is more than the total from last season. But as everyone knows, the best...2015-01-24 12:38:171/23: Daily Knicks- Who Should Have Started Over Carmelo Anthony In The All-Star Game?http://dailyknicks.com/2015/01/23/who-should-have-started-over-carmelo-anthony-in-the-all-star-game/
Carmelo Anthony has officially been announced to play in his eighth NBA All-Star Game. Anthony made the starting lineup, receiving the most third votes for an Eastern Conference frontcourt player with 647,005 votes. LeBron James was the second overall leading vote getter with 1,470,483 votes, being 2015-01-23 21:38:291/23: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Butler, Bucks, Irvinghttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/central-butler-irving.html
The Pistons are just a game out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, and if they continue their surge, four Central Division teams will be in line to make the postseason. The Central was supposed to boast the class of the East in the Bulls and the Cavs, but as they languish [&#8230;]2015-01-23 14:37:031/23: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Midseason Reporthttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/23/nba-player-power-rankings-midseason-report/
With most of the teams at the halfway mark of the season, we take a look at who the best 15 players of the 2014-15 season have been. Will the Western Conference continue their dominance over the Eastern Conference? Or will the East have some impressive performers as well? How many will the...2015-01-23 12:38:351/23: Hoops Habit- Jimmy Butler A Future Laker?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/23/jimmy-butler-future-laker/
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the cusp of consecutive absences from the NBA postseason, leaving the franchise one less chance to add to their 16 championships. Kobe Bryant also loses another year of solidifying his legacy with an elusive sixth title. The team has plenty of questions regarding...2015-01-23 11:38:591/23: Hoops Habit- Derrick Rose's Aggressiveness Key For Chicago Bulls Title Runhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/23/derrick-roses-aggressiveness-key-chicago-bulls-title-run/
Having a point guard that can do so many different things on the floor like Derrick Rose would be a luxury for pretty much any team in the NBA. Fortunately for the Chicago Bulls, they have Rose and his versatile scoring arsenal that pairs nicely with his intense demeanor and motor on the defe...2015-01-23 09:37:271/22: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Bulls, Pistons, Cavshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/central-notes-bulls-pistons.html
The Bulls are dealing with an identity crisis, writes Michael Lee of The Washington Post.Â Lee cites the arrival of Pau Gasol and Nikola Mirotic as well as the Jimmy Butler&#8216;sÂ transition from role player toÂ all-star caliberÂ performer as reason the team has become less blue-collar and slightl2015-01-22 20:35:441/22: The Smoking Cuban- Dallas Mavericks Preview: Keys to Victory in Matchup With Bullshttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2015/01/22/dallas-mavericks-preview-keys-victory-matchup-bulls/
Friday&#039;s matchup against the Chicago Bulls is intriguing. Both teams sit in 4th place in their respective conferences, but are trending in different directions. Dallas has won four of their last five games. They&#039;re riding a three-game winning streak and really beginning to jell as a uni...2015-01-22 18:38:031/22: Slam Dunk Zone- Who Should Chicagoâ€™s 2016 Free Agent Target Be?http://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/22/chicagos-2016-free-agent-target/
The Chicago Bulls wont have too much cap space in 2016 if they plan to retain emerging superstar, Jimmy Butler. Don&#8217;t worry Bull fans, this player should come off cheap because of his monstrous contract, and this player is no other than Joe Johnson. Johnson, 33, signed a 6-year $123-million do2015-01-22 15:38:581/22: Air Alamo- San Antonio Spurs at Chicago Bulls: Prediction, Key Players, Injurieshttp://airalamo.com/2015/01/22/san-antonio-spurs-chicago-bulls-prediction-key-players-injuries/
The San Antonio Spurs take on the Chicago Bulls on Thursdaynight at the UnitedCenter. The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT and will be televised on TNT. The game can also be heard onthe radio on WOAI 1200 AM. The matchup is the first of two between the two teams. The Spurs are rolling as ...2015-01-22 12:38:111/22: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Does Maurice Harkless Have A Future In Orlando?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/22/orlando-magic-maurice-harkless-future-orlando/
The Orlando Magic are a team in transition that is slowly finding its feet once more. As a result, roster and lineup changes are commonplace as this organization strives to find something that works for this team going forward. That is why it has not been uncommon to see role players get extended mi2015-01-22 12:37:251/22: GuyHut.com- Lakers Rumors: Nick Young Recruits Kevin Love, Marc Gasol, Morehttp://www.guyhut.com/nba/lakers-rumors-nick-young-marc-gasol-goran-dragic/
Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young recently suggested he wanted to help recruit big name free agents to Southern California last season, but was scared to do so because he knew they would take his roster spot. Now signed through the 2017/18 season, Young doesn&#8217;t have the same worry and recent2015-01-22 11:39:241/22: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Jan 22 | DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice & Strategy for January 22http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/22/draftkings-nba-lineup-jan-22-draftkings-lineup-tips-picks-advice-strategy-january-22/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup for January 22 &#124; DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice and StrategyÂ for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Contests &#124; Jan 22, 2015 (1/22) Our January 21stÂ DraftKings NBA roster had another great night. With a total of 264.75 points, we easily placed in the upper half of 2015-01-22 11:39:051/21: GuyHut.com- Kobe Bryant On Recruiting Rajon Rondo To Lakers: I&#8217;m Not Stoppinghttp://www.guyhut.com/nba/kobe-bryant-recruiting-rajon-rondo-lakers-im-not-stopping/
Although Kobe Bryant has admitted that retirement has crossed his mind once the current Los Angeles Lakers season comes to an end, it&#8217;s pretty likely he&#8217;ll be back in uniform next season. His hope is that he&#8217;ll be doing so alongside better talent, perhaps like Rajon Rondo of the Da2015-01-21 14:40:271/21: Hoops Habit- Boston Celtics Trade Rumors: 5 Potential Trade Destinations For Marcus Thorntonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/21/boston-celtics-trade-rumors-5-potential-trade-destinations-marcus-thornton/
Boston Celtics Trade Rumors: Earlier this week, I outlined five potential trade destinations for Brandon Bass. Today, the focus shifts to another trade candidate: Marcus Thornton. Not too long ago, Marcus Thornton was a premier scorer in the league. During the 2010-11 season, Thornton aver...2015-01-21 12:38:171/21: Baller Mind Frame- Ben McLemore: Proof the Sacramento Kings are Slowly Getting Betterhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/21/ben-mclemore-proof-sacramento-kings-slowly-getting-better/
When a highly talented college basketball player enters the NBA draft, comparisons are immediately drawn between his game and that of a previous player. Some comparisons bring with them vast expectation, some bring much less, but all serve the same purpose: to predict the future of the sport by stud2015-01-21 10:39:291/21: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: LeBron James Back In MVP Mixhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/21/nba-awards-watch-lebron-james-back-mvp-mix/
Welcome to Week 13 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each2015-01-21 09:37:581/21: Sir Charles In Charge- Chicago Bulls: The Giant Pretenders Of The Eastern Conferencehttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/21/chicago-bulls-giant-pretenders-eastern-conference/
The Chicago Bulls may appear to be NBA title contenders on paper and by name recognition, but don&#039;t be fooled The Chicago Bulls made all the right moves in the offseason, even lucked away from Carmelo Anthony. Everything that the Bulls did was praised by the media. It&#039;s also the re...2015-01-21 08:37:551/21: Sports Unbiased- Are the Atlanta Hawks the Best Team in the Eastern Conference?http://sportsunbiased.com/nba/39042/are-the-atlanta-hawks-the-best-team-in-the-eastern-conference/
&#160; Keith Rivas: Â While the Hawks have been solid as of late, particularly a reference to their 13-game winning bonanza, I don&#8217;t feel that they will have deep playoff success, or at least not this year, and I have my reasons. One big one is that the Hawks don&#8217;t have much experience g2015-01-21 08:37:341/20: Lakerspulse.net- Lakers Rumors: Lakers to Offer Max Contract to Greg Monroe, Jimmy Butlerhttp://lakerspulse.net/rumors/lakers-rumors-lakers-offer-max-contract-greg-monroe-jimmy-butler/
There&#8217;s no denying the Lakers are in full rebuilding mode, and the last two seasons they have positioned themselves to have ample cap space to help their rebuilding process. There are many players the Lakers will be able to pursue, but it seems two players are standing out to them more than ot2015-01-20 17:39:051/20: Hardwood Houdini- Marcus Smart: Point Guard Of The Future, Or Future Shooting Guard?http://hardwoodhoudini.com/2015/01/20/marcus-smart-point-guard-future-future-shooting-guard/
When Marcus Smart was drafted 6th in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics, it was assumed that he was going to inherit the starting point guard duties from Rajon Rondo. Everyone with a keyboard and internet access wrote, &#34;The writing&#039;s on the wall - Rondo will not be on t...2015-01-20 15:37:161/20: GuyHut.com- Lakers To Offer Jimmy Butler, Greg Monroe Max Contracts?http://www.guyhut.com/nba/lakers-rumors-offer-greg-monroe-jimmy-butler-max-contracts/
It&#8217;s been another dark season for the Los Angeles Lakers, though there is light at the end of the tunnel in regards to cap space. Of course, fans of the franchise have heard that before though going after players like Greg Monroe and Jimmy Butler are much more obtainable than the LeBron James&2015-01-20 14:40:031/20: Orlando Magic Daily- Nikola Vucevic is most definitely an All-Starhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/20/nikola-vucevic-definitely-star/
While there are plenty of quality candidates, Nikola Vucevic shouldfind himself playing in the 64th NBA All-Star Game February 15th The Orlando Magic have been searching for an All-Star since Dwight Howard was jettisoned out of town after six straight appearances in the mid-season classic. Fres...2015-01-20 14:38:331/20: Right Down Euclid- Cavs Effort and Defense Ramped Up Impressivelyhttp://kingjamesgospel.com/2015/01/20/cavs-effort-defense-ramped-impressively/
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Chicago Bulls in a game that many believe could have been an Eastern Conference Finals Preview before the season started. At this point it is more likely that this would be a First Round match-up with Cleveland&#039;s poor start and Chicago&#039;s recent struggle2015-01-20 09:37:461/20: SLC Dunk- BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge 2015: Rudy Gobert should be a lockhttp://www.slcdunk.com/2015/1/20/7855997/bbva-compass-rising-stars-challenge-2015-rudy-gobert-should-be-a-lock
No one dominates the paint like he does. Rudy Gobert is titan among ants.
Having already detailed how infrequently Utah Jazz players make this exhibition game, I must say that while history was not kind -- recently younger Utah Jazz players have been making this game. Gordon Hayward was 2015-01-20 03:38:211/20: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 43: Things just keep getting worse for the Bullshttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/19/bulls-game-no-43-things-just-keep-getting-worse-bulls/
It&#039;s hard to believe that just 15 days ago, the Chicago Bulls had just won their 15th game in a 17-game span by beating the Houston Rockets, a current top-four seed in the dynamic Western Conference. Fast-forward to Monday night and the Bulls losing their sixth game in the last eight contests. 2015-01-20 00:37:231/19: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls: The Second Quarter Awardshttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/19/chicago-bulls-second-quarter-awards/
After a 13-8 start in the &#34;first quarter&#34; of the regular season, the Chicago Bulls finished the &#34;second quarter&#34; of the 2014-2015 season with a 14-7 mark, to bring their record to 27-15 after the first half of the season. The 27-15 record for the Bulls is good for fourth-best ...2015-01-19 17:37:231/19: HoopsRumors- 2015 Free Agent Power Rankingshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/2015-free-agent-power-rankings-2.html
We&#8217;re in the midst of a wild trading season so far in the NBA, with 11 deals having gone down in a five-week span, and it all sets the stage for a deep crop of players who can hit free agency this summer. The names listed under &#8220;honorable mention&#8221; below show just how much talent [&2015-01-19 17:36:131/19: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz Power Rankings Round-Up: Week 12http://www.slcdunk.com/2015/1/19/7853893/utah-jazz-power-rankings-round-up-week-12
Power Rankings from SB Nation, ESPN, CBS, Yahoo! Sports, Sports Illustrated, and NBA.com !
Past Rankings! Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11
Well, our guys have now played 41 games, and half the season is over. The small picture issue2015-01-19 15:38:511/19: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: 5 Takeaways From First Half Of Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/19/chicago-bulls-5-takeaways-first-half-season/
The Chicago Bulls are currently 27-15 following their 107-99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 17. And although they lead the Central Division by a five-game margin and currently hold the fourth spot in the conference standings, things have not been easy for them as of late. For instance, the Bul...2015-01-19 14:37:511/19: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Featured Feedbackhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/hoops-rumors-featured-feedback-22.html
We value your input on the news we cover here at Hoops Rumors. Thatâs why weâre passing along some of the best insight from the comments on our posts and on theÂ Hoops Rumors Facebook page. Share your reaction to and insight on the news and rumors around the league, and youâll have a chance to2015-01-19 11:37:411/19: Hoops Habit- NBA All-Star Game: Hawks' Kyle Korver an Unorthodox Starhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/19/nba-star-game-hawks-kyle-korver-unorthodox-star/
For as subjective as it may be, stardom has a generaldefinition. Even in the looser interpretations of the word, players who quality for star status&#8212;and in this case,the All-Star Game&#8212;fall within traditional confines of excelling in one or more of threeareas:scoring, facilitating anddefe2015-01-19 10:37:161/18: Hoops Habit- Are Chicago Bulls Still The Favorite In Eastern Conference?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/18/chicago-bulls-still-favorite-eastern-conference/
Coming out of the Eastern Conference was viewed before the regular season as a relatively easy task, as there were only two teams that were considered &#34;elite&#34; at the time. One of those teams was the star-studded Cleveland Cavaliers led by the big three of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kev..2015-01-18 11:37:111/17: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 41: "The Derrick Rose Show" films in Beantownhttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/17/bulls-game-no-41-derrick-rose-show-films-beantown/
Derrick Rose has had a handful of games that have made you say, &#34;Oh yeah, he&#039;s back.&#34; Out of those four or five games, his performance on Friday night in Boston may have been his best games of the season. What more could the Chicago Bulls fan base ask from Derrick Rose on Frida...2015-01-17 12:37:271/17: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Is Recent Slide A Cause of Concern?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/17/chicago-bulls-recent-slide-cause-concern/
The Chicago Bulls fell to 26-14 on the season following a 105-99 loss to the Washington Wizards on Jan. 14. Are they merely experiencing a mini slump or is it time to panic? For most the season, the Chicago Bulls have given their fans a lot to cheer about. Derrick Rose is relatively healthy, which .2015-01-17 09:37:361/17: Hardwood Houdini- Celtics Collapse Late: Celtics vs Bulls Three Starshttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2015/01/17/celtics-collapse-late-celtics-vs-bulls-three-stars/
To keep it simple, Boston just collapsed tonight. After playing the Bulls strong for three quarters, the Celticsfell apartin the fourth, forcing unnecessary shots and turning the ball over seemingly every possession. I&#039;d like to think the young Celtics roster will learn to finish games as the p2015-01-17 01:38:251/16: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Curry Defends His Top Spothttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/16/nba-player-power-rankings-curry-defends-top-spot/
NBA Player Power Rankings: As many teams near the 42-game mark on their schedules, we&#8217;ve almost come to the halfway mark of the season. The All-Star break is fast approaching, and teams now know where they stand relative to other teams. The Golden State Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks k...2015-01-16 11:38:431/16: Hoops Habit- Meet Kyle Korver: Your Eastern Conference All-Starhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/16/meet-kyle-korver-eastern-conference-star/
When asked who the best two-way swingmen are thus far this season, the names that usually pop up are Klay Thompson, Jimmy Butler, Kawhi Leonard, Wesley Matthews, and even rookie, Andrew Wiggins. It&#039;ll take a while, if ever, before someone mentions Kyle Korver. And logically, it makes sense;...2015-01-16 11:38:431/15: Hoops Habit- Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green's Case For Most Improved Playerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/15/golden-state-warriors-draymond-greens-case-improved-player/
I&#039;ll come clean right from the start: About midway through the 2014-15 season, nobody looks like they deserve the NBA&#039;s Most Improved Player of the Year Award more than Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls. There should be no mistake about that. But to ignore Draymond Green as a close seco...2015-01-15 17:36:541/15: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 40: The good, bad and the ugly from another loss to the Wizhttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/15/bulls-game-no-40-good-bad-ugly-another-loss-wiz/
Since Tom Thibodeau took the reigns in Chicago, it was theMiami Heatwho kept the Chicago Bullsfrom reaching the mountaintop in the NBA for the first time since the Michael Jordan era in Chicago. Now, it&#039;s another Southeast Division club, who continues to give the Bulls issues. Let&#039;s mak...2015-01-15 16:38:001/15: Hoops Habit- NBA Trade Rumors: 5 Trades That Should Happenhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/15/nba-trade-rumors-5-trades-happen/
Which five NBA trades should teams make happen prior to the February trading deadline? The trading market has been active so far this season, and that isn&#039;t expected to slow down anytime soon. Whether teams are looking to get rid of veteran players for younger talent or vice versa, there is ex.2015-01-15 13:37:261/14: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls final score: Wizards Outlast Bulls, 105-99http://wizofawes.com/2015/01/14/washington-wizards-vs-chicago-bulls-final-score-wizards-outlast-bulls-105-99/
The Washington Wizards were on their second night of a back-to-back tonight, but they didn&#039;t lack any energy. Despite a great start from the Chicago Bulls, the Wizards withstood the early storm, and went on to get their fifth straight road win at the United Center. Derrick Rose was absol...2015-01-14 23:38:211/14: We Talk Fantasy Sports- The Reasons I Hate Fantasy Sports Continuehttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/01/bad-luck-fantasy-basketball.html
It doesn't matter if it's fantasy football, fantasy baseball or fantasy basketball - I have the world's worst luck in fantasy sports!Our basketball league is head 2 head and uses a points system, not categories.Here's the scoring system:3-point Shots Made (3PTM).5Points Scored (PTS)1Total Rebounds (2015-01-14 22:35:471/14: Sir Charles In Charge- Cleveland Cavaliers: What Happens If It Doesn't Work This Season?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/14/cleveland-cavaliers-happens-doesnt-work-season/
Many believe that the Cleveland Cavaliers will eventually click and get things together, but what if they can&#039;t? For much of the season, we&#039;ve been patient with the 2014-15 Cleveland Cavaliers. Mostly because the national media learned the first time. When the 2010-11 Miami Heat, L...2015-01-14 15:38:201/14: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls Should Go After Arron Afflalohttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/14/chicago-bulls-go-arron-afflalo/
The Denver Nuggets appear to throw in the towel on the 2014 season and are fielding calls on their players. One player that the Chicago Bulls need to go after is Arron Afflalo. He fits into Tom Thibodeau&#039;s defensive philosophy and could ease some of the pressure that is on Jimmy Butler. Even ..2015-01-14 15:38:031/14: Double Dribble- Eastern Conference &#8211; Post LeBron and Lance Signingshttps://doubledribble.wordpress.com/2014/07/18/eastern-conference-post-lebron-and-lance-signings/
Is it possible that I havenât written an article since the before the end of round of one of the playoffs? All things are possible through our faith in LeBron, hallowed be his essay. But putting faith aside, Iâve had a crazy summer and am coming back with a vengeance today (possibly followed by 2015-01-14 15:36:551/14: Hoops Habit- Should the Chicago Bulls Be Concerned About Derrick Rose's Performance?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/14/chicago-bulls-concerned-derrick-roses-performance/
The Chicago Bulls didn&#039;t exactly get off to the best start this season, but they have certainly found their stride, currently sitting at 26-13. Yes, there have been a number of positives that have already come out of this season, including Pau Gasol&#039;s resurgence as a dominant big man an...2015-01-14 10:37:401/14: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: James Harden Leads Wide Open MVP Racehttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/14/nba-awards-watch-james-harden-leads-wide-open-mvp-race/
Welcome to Week 12 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each2015-01-14 09:37:031/14: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Power Ranking: Rockets Climb in Week 11http://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/14/houston-rockets-power-ranking-rockets-climb-week-11/
Houston Rockets Power Ranking - Week 11 Lists As per usual we find the Houston Rockets experiencing a shift in their position as they dropped in week 10 on all the lists and this week find themselves reversing their direction back up the ladder. A key to their ascent is the team has been facing s...2015-01-14 04:38:071/13: Orlando Magic Daily- Many Positives and Few Negatives in Orlando Magic's Victory over Bullshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/13/many-positives-negatives-orlando-magics-victory-bulls/
The Orlando Magic finally snapped a five-game skid against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Chicago Bulls welcomed Derrick Rose back into the lineup after having rested him with a sore knee, but the Orlando Magic snuck out of Chicago with a 121-114 victory on Monday night (Jan 122015-01-13 21:38:331/13: Baller Mind Frame- Vucevic, Oladipo Lead Orlando Magic Over Chicago Bulls 121-114http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/13/vucevic-oladipo-lead-orlando-magic-over-chicago-bulls-121-114/
The Orlando Magic played a game featuring Derrick Rose for the first time since March of 2012. Not since the days of Dwight Howard and Stan Van Gundy has the former MVP been in uniform when the Magic have faced the Chicago Bulls. After nine consecutive missed games against Orlando, Derrick appeared 2015-01-13 10:38:541/13: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 39: Five takeaways from a porous loss to Orlandohttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/13/bulls-game-no-39-five-takeaways-porous-loss-orlando/
In what was likely the worst defensive performance for the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, the Bulls squandered 121 points in a loss to an Orlando Magic bunch who had lost six straight games prior to Monday&#039;s meeting and came into the Windy City 14 games under the .500 mark. Last Monday night...2015-01-13 08:37:141/13: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic 121, Chicago Bulls 117http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/12/orlando-magic-grades-orlando-magic-121-chicago-bulls-117/
The Orlando Magic graded well as they took control of the pace of the game and led virtually wire-to-wire for a win over the Chicago Bulls. The Orlando Magic scored a surprising 121-114 win over the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Monday, making everything seem so right in the world. Actua...2015-01-13 00:38:531/13: Skyway Shout Out- Nikola Vucevic, Victor Oladipo Lead Orlando Magic to Win Over Chicago Bullshttp://skywayshoutout.com/2015/01/12/nikola-vucevic-victor-oladipo-lead-orlando-magic-win-chicago-bulls/
Nikola Vucevic and Victor Oladipo each scored 33 points as the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 121-114 Monday night at the United Center. Vucevic also added 11 rebounds but the highlight of the night was his dunk on Pau Gasol, a slam that will be a contender for the dunk of the year. ...2015-01-13 00:37:021/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Blitz Chicago Bulls In The Windy Cityhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/12/orlando-magic-recap-magic-blitz-bulls-in-the-windy-city/
WHOA. Where did this come from? The Orlando Magic poured it on the defensive-minded Chicago Bulls in one of the most surprising results of the NBA season. The Magic scored 121 points on 81 shots while shooting 59.3 percent from the field as the Magic snapped their six game losing streak in star...2015-01-12 23:37:491/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Featured Matchup: Bulls' Jimmy Butler vs. Magic's Victor Oladipohttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/12/featured-matchup-bulls-jimmy-butler-vs-magics-victor-oladipo/
MON JAN 12 @ CHI Time: 8 PM ET Featured Matchup: Shooting Guard: Jimmy Butler vs. Victor Oladipo Chicago Bulls Vitals: 26-12 overall (.684); 12-7 at home; 17-6 vs East, plus-4.2 differential, 7-3 last 10 games The Chicago Bulls have Derrick Rose back in the fold, but the one-time MVP h...2015-01-12 20:37:581/12: Heat Waved- NBA All-Star Predictions: Eastern Conferencehttp://heatwaved.com/2015/01/12/nba-star-predictions-eastern-conference/
The 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend will be held in New York City with events happening at Madison Square Garden (Knicks) and Barclays Center (Nets). Voting ends for the All-Star Game on Jan. 19 and the starters for each league will be announced on Jan. 22. As of the latest All-Star ballot update, LeBron.2015-01-12 20:36:401/12: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA League Pass Picks of the Week: First Place in the East Up For Grabs?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/12/nba-league-pass-picks-week-first-place-east-grabs/
In this week&#039;s edition of our NBA League Pass Picks, we key on a battle of the beasts in the East Every week, we pick our Top-3 League Pass games to watch. If you&#8217;ve taken advantage of an NBA League Pass subscription, you&#8217;ll have access to all these games and we&#8217;re picking th.2015-01-12 15:37:281/12: Hoops Habit- Jimmy Butler: Is He The Chicago Bulls Franchise Player?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/12/jimmy-butler-chicago-bulls-franchise-player/
Has Jimmy Butler taken over Derrick Rose&#039;s spot as the Chicago Bulls&#039; franchise player? The Chicago Bulls are currently 26-12on the season, which is good for the thirdseed in the Eastern Conference. Derrick Rose has been on the court, but he has yet to play anything close to the player ...2015-01-12 11:37:211/12: Hoops Habit- LeBron James: The Case For MVPhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/12/lebron-james-case-mvp/
This season has been insane, with both the Eastern and Western conferences respectively wide open, though for different reasons. Teams all over the league are surprising, failing, and rising, and with it comes the most level playing field for the rights to the MVP award than we&#8217;ve seen in year2015-01-12 10:37:251/11: HoopsRumors- Week In Review: 1/5/14 â€“ 1/11/14http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/review-1514-11114.html
On MondayÂ night, the Cavs, Knicks, and Thunder completed a stunning three-way deal that apparently broke Twitter. Â The swap sent Dion Waiters to the Thunder, Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith to the Cavs, and Lance Thomas, Louis Amundson, and Alex Kirk to the Knicks. Â In addition, the Cavs received a 2015-01-11 15:35:431/11: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Jan 11 | DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice & Strategy for January 11http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/11/draftkings-nba-lineup-jan-11-draftkings-lineup-tips-picks-advice-strategy-january-11/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup for January 11 &#124; DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice and StrategyÂ for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Contests &#124; Jan 11, 2015 Our DraftKings lineup from yesterday ended up having an excellent night. With 234.25 points, we were able to win 100% of our 50-50s and were 2015-01-11 13:38:561/11: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 11 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 11http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/11/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-11-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-11/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 11 &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 11, 2015 (1/11) While our team yesterday was able to put together 247.7 points, we were still able to make out with a bit of profit. We won 50% of our 50-50s and managed to wi2015-01-11 13:38:561/11: Slam Dunk Zone- Could Pau Gasol sneak into Most Improved Player discussion?http://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/11/pau-gasol-sneak-improved-player-discussion/
Pau Gasol just scored a new career high last night in Chicago&#8217;s 95-87 win against Milwaukee. Gasol ended the night with 46 points and 18 rebounds on a 56% from the field.Â Gasol is entering his 13th season in the league and is on his 3rd team, first year in Chicago. The former 3rd overall play2015-01-11 13:38:451/11: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Power Ranking: Rockets Slip a Few Rungs Week 10http://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/11/houston-rockets-power-ranking-rockets-slip-rungs-week-10/
Houston Rockets Power Ranking - Week 10 Lists The Houston Rockets have experienced a bit of a roller coaster ride over the course of the season as they&#039;ve suffered injuries, added players and tried to find an established chemistry with each change. Entering week 10 the Rockets suffered some ...2015-01-11 12:38:201/11: Dairyland Express- Biff! Smack! Pau! Milwaukee Bucks have no answers for Gasol in loss at Chicagohttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/01/11/biff-smack-pau/
The Milwaukee Bucks tried everything to stop Pau Gasol at the United Center in Chicago Saturday night. But Gasol was having none of it, outscoring the Bucks single-handedly in the first quarter on the way to a career-high 46 points as the Chicago Bulls snapped Milwaukee&#8217;s five-game road win...2015-01-11 04:38:041/10: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Haywood, Martin, Bullshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/central-haywood-martin.html
There are a number of executives around the league who believe that the Cavaliers aren&#8217;t finished reworking their roster, Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders reports (Twitter link). Cleveland is most likely going to try and trade center Brendan Haywood, whose $10.5MM contract for the 2015/16 s2015-01-10 18:35:481/10: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 10 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 10http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/10/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-10-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-10/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 10Â &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 10, 2015 (1/10) Fresh off a successful night on FanDuel NBA, we&#8217;re excited to get back out there with our lineup for January 10. Last night&#8217;s lineup totalled 279.2015-01-10 16:38:271/10: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 37: Bulls run into a buzzsaw in D.C.http://dawindycity.com/2015/01/10/bulls-game-no-37-bulls-run-buzzsaw-d-c/
In probably the worst performance of the season for the Chicago Bulls, the Central Division leaders faltered in their second straight game of the week against the team that&#039;s becoming their new nemesis in the post-LeBron James in Miami era. Did you find yourself saying, &#34;Well, it can...2015-01-10 15:37:141/10: Hoops Habit- Nikola Mirotic: Chicago Bulls PF Building A Case For Rookie of The Yearhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/10/nikola-mirotic-chicago-bulls-pf-building-case-rookie-year/
Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic has elevated his game since the beginning of the season. And with his improved play he has earned both the respect of his teammates and coaches. And because Mirotic has thrived despite playing in one of the deepest frontcourts in the league, is it reasonable to .2015-01-10 09:37:091/9: Slam Dunk Zone- Bulls Ready to Offer Jimmy Butler Max Contracthttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/09/bulls-ready-offer-jimmy-butler-max-contract/
According to David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Bulls are prepared to offer SG/SFÂ Jimmy Butler a max contract in the offseason. The Bulls believe Butler will sign the deal before another team can send an offer sheet. Back in October, the Bulls offered Butler a 4-year deal worth $40 mil2015-01-09 23:38:431/9: Slam Dunk Zone- Who You Should Vote for the NBA All-Star Gamehttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/09/vote-nba-star-game/
&#160; &#160; As all of you know, the 2015 NBA All-Star Game is around the corner which means fan voting is beginning to pick up. The fans only decide the starting 5 for each conference and coaches select the remaining players on each team. Before you start suffocating Twitter by voting for your fav2015-01-09 14:38:341/9: Wiz of Awes- Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards Preview: Game Time, Key Match Up, Predictionhttp://wizofawes.com/2015/01/09/chicago-bulls-vs-washington-wizards-preview-game-time-key-match-prediction/
Washington Wizards preview: Wall and Rose clash in the nation&#039;s capital The Washington Wizards returned home on Wednesday night, picking up another easy victory over the New York Knicks. Tonight, they&#039;ll take on a much tougher challenge in the Chicago Bulls. The game will tip off at 8:0...2015-01-09 13:37:571/9: HoopsRumors- Bulls Plan Max Offer For Jimmy Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/bulls-jimmy-butler.html
The Bulls fully expect to re-sign Jimmy Butler to a new maximum-salary deal in the summer, and they accept that the contract would put the club in position to pay the luxury tax, reports David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune. Bulls officials are planning a &#8220;proactive approach&#8221; to have Butle2015-01-09 13:35:451/9: Sun-N-Gun- Suns Analysis: The Vast Improvement Of Markieff Morrishttp://valleyofthesuns.com/2015/01/09/suns-analysis-vast-improvement-markieff-morris/
It wasn&#039;t that long ago that taking Markieff Morris with the 13th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft felt like a mistake for the Phoenix Suns. A star power forward alongside his brother Marcus Morris at Kansas, Markieff would spend two underwhelming seasons in the league before he was overshadowed b...2015-01-09 12:37:241/9: Sir Charles In Charge- Chicago Bulls: Another Future Star In Nikola Mirotichttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/09/chicago-bulls-future-star-nikola-mirotic/
The Chicago Bulls are loaded with star players at virtually every position and yet their rookie, Nikola Mirotic, is emerging as a key to the team&#039;s future Before the 2014-15 season, the Chicago Bulls were anointed by many as not only the top contender in the Eastern Conference but as one of th.2015-01-09 08:37:511/8: Fully Clips- Schedule Change: ESPN drops Clippers-Knicks, picks up Clippers-Raptorshttp://fullyclips.com/2015/01/08/schedule-change-espn-drops-clippers-knicks-picks-clippers-raptors/
I&#039;ve got good news and bad news. Let&#039;s start with the bad news: because the New York Knicks suck and are the worst team in the NBA, ESPN has opted out of showing the second matchup of the season between the Clippers and Knicks, per press release. Instead, the &#34;Worldwide Leader in S...2015-01-08 21:38:001/8: Sports Unbiased- NBA 2015 Predictions &#8211; Conference, Playoffs, NBA Finals and MVPhttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/38462/nba-2015-predictions-conference-playoffs-nba-finals-and-mvp/
The San Antonio Spurs remain the NBA Champs, however, the nation is already buzzing with conversations centered around a potential crowning of a new team during the upcoming 2015 NBA postseason finale. Which team will make the playoffs? Which team will win the NBA Finals? Which player will hoist the2015-01-08 21:36:261/8: Wiz of Awes- ESPN Adds Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls to National Television Schedulehttp://wizofawes.com/2015/01/08/espn-adds-washington-wizards-vs-chicago-bulls-national-television-schedule/
The Washington Wizards were originally scheduled to play 15 games on national television, but it looks like they&#039;ll get more attention than anti**** According to ESPN (press release), the match up between the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics on January 14th has been replaced by the Washi...2015-01-08 13:38:221/8: Hoops Habit- Bold Prediction: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Will Be A 2016 All-Starhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/08/bold-prediction-michael-kidd-gilchrist-will-2016-star/
Here it goes: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of the Charlotte Hornetswill be an All-Star in 2016. You heard it here first. Kidd-Gilchrist&#039;s career has been a mixed bag of emotions since entering the league in 2012. He was considered to be a good pick at second overall, but many Charlotte (then)Bobca...2015-01-08 12:37:111/8: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz 97 Chicaco Bulls 77: What if Rudy Gobert is the Superstar?http://www.slcdunk.com/2015/1/7/7512261/utah-jazz-97-chicaco-bulls-77-what-if-rudy-gobert-is-the-superstar
It's a Yucca Recap. Jazz won by 20. This is probably a violation of physics of some sort.
For several years, ever since Deron Williams was traded, we've known the Jazz needed a star or two. After all, the only starless team to win it all in the past 30 years is the '04 Detroit thing.
So2015-01-08 00:38:241/7: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls Game Preview: Possible NBA Finals Preview?http://www.slcdunk.com/2015/1/7/7510803/utah-jazz-at-chicago-bulls-game-preview-possible-nba-finals-preview
Utah Jazz (12-23) @ Chicago Bulls (25-10)
United Center â¢ Chicago, IL
6:00 p.m. (MT) â¢ TV: ROOT Sports â¢ Radio: 1280 AM / 97.5 FM
My main man Yucca was working on this post for a while, but the internet kept eating up his Utah Jazz @ Chicago Bulls preview. I could only salvage some 2015-01-07 18:38:261/7: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Previewhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/01/07/utah-jazz-vs-chicago-bulls-preview/
Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Preview When: 8pm ET, January 7, 2015 Where: United Center, Chicago, IL TV Schedule: CSNC Live Stream: NBA League Pass Records: Chicago Bulls (25-10), Utah Jazz (12-23) The Bulls have been a little shaky of latewith Derrick Rose going into a bit ...2015-01-07 14:38:031/7: Hoops Habit- Nikola Mirotic Is Chicago Bulls' Long-Term Answer At Small Forwardhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/07/nikola-mirotic-chicago-bulls-long-term-answer-small-forward/
Don&#039;t look now, but the Chicago Bulls may finally be beginning to fulfill their basketball potential. Many analysts had the Bulls pegged before the season began as the best team in the Eastern Conference over other contenders such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptorsor Washington Wiza...2015-01-07 11:38:031/7: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Jimmy Butler A Legitimate MVP Candidatehttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/07/nba-awards-watch-jimmy-butler-legitimate-mvp-candidate/
Welcome to Week 11 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each2015-01-07 11:38:031/7: Space City Scoop- Houston Rocket Game Summary: Rocket Stars Bullied by Chicago in Losshttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/07/houston-rocket-game-summary-rocket-stars-bullied-chicago-loss/
Houston Rocket Game Summary: The game was close throughout with the teams entering the half tied at 62. Toward the end of the third quarter the Rockets managed to pull ahead but in the closing minutes of the game the Bulls took over on both ends. We examine why the game was lost and who were the key2015-01-07 07:40:131/6: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Nikola Mirotic didn't start at the three, but he finished therehttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/01/06/nikola-mirotic-didnt-start-three-finished/
When the game against the Houston Rockets was on the line on Monday, Chicago Bulls Head Coach Tom Thibodeau trusted in Nikola Mirotic to play the three last night. With Mike Dunleavy out of the lineup with an ankle injury, the team used their big lineup to handcuff the Rockets down the stretch. ...2015-01-06 19:38:061/5: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Jan 5 | DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice & Strategy for January 5http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/05/draftkings-nba-lineup-jan-5-draftkings-lineup-tips-picks-advice-strategy-january-5/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup for January 5Â &#124; DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice and StrategyÂ for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Contests &#124; Jan 5, 2015 Mondo is back in action, sharing his DraftKings NBA lineup for tonight&#8217;s contests (Jan 5). If you&#8217;re looking for ourÂ FanDuel line2015-01-05 19:41:081/5: Hoops Habit- NBA Trade Rumors: The Next 5 Players To Movehttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/05/nba-trade-rumors-next-5-players-move/
Which five players could be the next trade candidates to move prior to the NBA&#039;s February trading deadline? The NBA has already seen a flurry of trade rumors and a massive trade that sent Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks. Ever since the Rondo trade went down, there have been more rumors c...2015-01-05 16:37:381/5: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Prepare To Battle the Bullshttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/05/houston-rockets-prepare-battle-bulls/
This is what we call a heavy weight match-up as the Houston Rockets prepare to battle the Bulls in a showcase of two of the top teams in the Association. Further, the cumulative star power of these teams could light a city street. The question is can the Rockets get their recent penchant for yo-yoin2015-01-05 14:40:481/5: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA League Pass Picks of the Week: Potential Finals Preview?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/05/nba-league-pass-picks-week-potential-finals-preview/
In this week&#039;s edition of our NBA League Pass Picks, we take a look a potential NBA Finals preview between the Rockets and the Bulls Every week, we pick our Top-3 NBA League Pass games to watch. If you&#8217;ve taken advantage of an NBA League Pass subscription, you&#8217;ll have access to all.2015-01-05 14:38:241/5: Hoops Habit- Denver Nuggets: Let's Stop Blaming Brian Shaw For Ujiri's Mistakeshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/05/denver-nuggets-lets-stop-blaming-brian-shaw-ujiris-mistakes/
The Denver Nuggets started their 2014-15 campaign with expectationsof making a return to the playoffs after missing the postseason for the first time in a decade in 2013-14. The team is just 34 games into the season, and with 20 losses, the chances of meeting those expectations are increasingly low.2015-01-05 13:38:081/5: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: 5 New Year's Resolutionshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/05/chicago-bulls-5-new-years-resolutions/
The Chicago Bulls are 24-10 on the season following their recent 109-104 overtime win over the Boston Celtics on Jan. 3. They lead the Central division by five games and they have the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, trailing only the Atlanta Hawks (25-8). Along with that, the Bulls ...2015-01-05 11:37:511/5: Hoops Habit- Best NBA Players of the Week: First Class Of 2015!http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/05/best-nba-players-week-first-class-2015/
As the NBA welcomes the new year, many teams will hope that their fortunes change with the change of the new calendar. One of the teams that struggled in 2014 was the Detroit Pistons, who are very far removed from their glory days. With the hiring of Stan Van Gundy as the new president of basketball2015-01-05 11:37:511/5: House of Houston- Game 34: Houston Rockets At Chicago Bulls Previewhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/01/05/houston-rockets-bulls-preview/
The 23-10 Houston Rockets are coming off 36-point thrashing of the Miami Heat on Saturday night as they travel to Chicago for tonight&#039;s game.The Bullsare 24-10after their win against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Of course when you talk Chicago Bulls you have to start with the point ...2015-01-05 10:36:341/4: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Cauley-Stein, Warriors, Rondohttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/cauley-warriors-rondo.html
Kentucky center Willie Cauley-Stein could be climbing his way into top five of the 2015 Draft, Yannis Koutroupis of Basketball Insiders writes. Â Cauley-Stein has been projected as a mid-to-late first round pick in the last two years but each time opted to stay in school for more seasoning. Â It see2015-01-04 23:36:021/4: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 34: Pau Gasol's 29 points helps lift Bulls in OT vs. Bostonhttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/04/bulls-game-no-34-pau-gasols-29-points-helps-lift-bulls-ot-vs-boston/
Without their MIP candidate and best player on the floor and their former MVP continuing to go through the worst slump of his young career, who would theChicago Bullsturn to in a grinder-type game on Saturday night againsttheBoston Celtics? Ol&#039; reliable. Pau Gasol wasn&#039;t the dominant he...2015-01-04 14:37:161/4: The Sixer Sense- Sixers Mailbag: The Embiid/Noel Issue, Draft Questions and Morehttp://thesixersense.com/2015/01/04/sixers-mailbag-embiidnoel-issue-draft-questions/
In the past, The Sixer Sense has done plenty of mailbags. The mailbags have gone missing for some time, but I&#039;ve decided to bring them back. I&#039;d like to thank the people -- two people -- that submitted questions this time and I&#039;d like you all to find us on Twitter (@SixerSense) to ask2015-01-04 13:37:251/4: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Top Stories From 2014http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/04/chicago-bulls-top-stories-2014/
The Chicago Bulls came into the new year with a 22-10 record, which is a far cry from the 14-18 record they had back in January 2014. So what has been the difference between this version of the Bulls compared to the team we saw during the 2013-14 campaign? One of the answers to this question is dept2015-01-04 11:38:211/4: Hoops Habit- How Many Los Angeles Clippers Should Be All-Star Starters?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/04/many-los-angeles-clippers-star-starters/
The annual National Basketball Association&#039;s marquee midseason event, All-Star weekend, is fast approaching. How many players on the Los Angeles Clippers&#039; roster will be parti**** in the event? I filled out my first online ballot today, voting for the starters, and I had both Chris ...2015-01-04 11:38:211/4: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Can Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler Be NBA's Best Backcourt?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/04/chicago-bulls-can-derrick-rose-jimmy-butler-nbas-best-backcourt/
During one of the slow news days in the offseason, a seemingly innocuous commentby Washington Wizards&#8217; Bradley Beal kicked off a conversation topic that would provide players and fans alike something to discuss. Beal claimed that he and Wizards&#8217; guard John Wall were the best backcourt co2015-01-04 09:37:151/3: Believe The Hype- Episode 247 &#8211; Jazzy Timber Bullshttp://believethehypenba.com/2015/01/04/episode-247-jazzy-timber-bulls/
Today on Believe The Hype, Nate Duncan from Basketball Insiders joins Tom &#38; Benyam to chat about the Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves &#38; Chicago Bulls. The boys discuss how the Utah young core has started so far this season, Dante &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2015-01-03 18:40:511/3: Slam Dunk Zone- Eastern Conference Power Rankingshttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/03/eastern-conference-power-rankings/
1. Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls have arguably one of the best starting fives in the entire league. The Bulls are currently the third seed in the East with a record of 23-10. With Derrick Rose slowly recovering from two major knee injuries, Jimmy Butler playing the best basketball of his brief NBA2015-01-03 17:39:451/3: Hoops Habit- Utah Jazz: 5 Things We Learned In December From Gordon Haywardhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/03/utah-jazz-5-things-learned-december-gordon-hayward/
The Utah Jazz haven&#039;t had much to cheer for most of the season. After getting prematurely hailed as a team that could compete for one of the last playoff spots in the Western Conference, or even finish 10thin the West, the Jazz haven&#039;t lived up to the billing. However there is a lot more b2015-01-03 14:38:181/3: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Legitimate Championship Contendershttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/03/chicago-bulls-legitimate-championship-contenders/
The 2014-15 NBA regular season hasn&#039;t gone as expected. The Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are battling for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder are No. 10 in the West, the Miami Heat are five games below .500 and the Milwaukee Bucks are in line to be a playoff2015-01-03 08:37:451/3: Purple and Blues- D-League Targets For The Injured Utah Jazzhttp://purpleandblues.com/2015/01/03/d-league-targets-injured-utah-jazz/
The Utah Jazz have been bitten by the injury bug. Alec Burks is out for the rest of the season as he just had shoulder surgery. Rodney Hood was next in line to start at the SG position, but has recently suffered an injury to his heel. The Jazzannounced thathe will be reevaluated next week. Patrick C2015-01-03 03:38:431/2: Slam Dunk Zone- Ranking the Top 5 Backcourts in the NBA.http://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/02/ranking-the-top-5-backcourts-in-the-nba/
In the NBA, a great backcourt could directly correlate to a successful season. There are many great backcourts in the association, so why not power rank the top 5? 1: Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson They have a nickname for a reason (The Splash Bros). Both Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson hit 2.9 th2015-01-02 18:40:391/2: The Sports Quotient- NBA Power Rankings: How does each NBA team stack up during the beginning of 2015?http://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2015/1/2/nba-power-rankings-how-does-each-nba-team-stack-up
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Power Rankings from 2015!&nbsp;The turning of the calendar year from 2014 to 2015 has brought forward significant change in the NBA. Kevin Durant is back from ankle injury, LeBron James is expected to miss the next&nbsp;two weeks, Rajon Rondo is now a Maver2015-01-02 15:40:431/2: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 2 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 2 (1/2)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/02/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-2-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-2-12/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 2Â &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball JanÂ 2, 2015 (1/2) TheÂ FanDuel NBA lineups from yesterday&#8217;s action ended up performing pretty well overall. I kept the investment light, but was rewarded by winning my 50-52015-01-02 12:39:491/2: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: New Year's Resolutions for All!http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/02/nba-player-power-rankings-new-years-resolutions/
Happy New Year, HoopsHabit readers&#33; The new year is upon us, and in traditional fashion, we list and rank the top 15 players in the NBA. We take a look at how their seasons have been, and come up with a New Year&#039;s resolution for each player - be it a part of their game that needs improving,2015-01-02 10:38:031/1: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for New Years Day January 1 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 1 (1/1)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/01/fanduel-nba-lineup-new-years-day-january-1-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-1-11/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for New Years DayÂ &#124; FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball JanuaryÂ 1, 2015 (1/1) &#124; DFS NBA player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for JanÂ 1, 15 TheÂ FanDuel NBA lineups from yesterday&#8217;s action ended up bringing quite2015-01-01 19:41:311/1: Hoops Habit- Atlanta Hawks: The Annual All-Star Controversyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/01/atlanta-hawks-annual-star-controversy/
For most NBA fans, there were very low expectations of the Atlanta Hawks this season. So, to enter 2015 with them positioned in the No. 2spot (and potentially ready to seize the top of the East Friday), will be shocking for most observers. In that case, you&#039;d expect the Hawks to be getting h...2015-01-01 14:38:0012/31: Space City Scoop- Rockets Climb Week 9 Power Rank Ladder http://spacecityscoop.com/2014/12/31/rockets-climb-week-9-power-rank-ladder/
The Week 9 Power Rank lists experienced major shifts especially in the upper echelon which has been relatively similar through to this point in the season. Moving forward, shifts should be less dramatic given teams have played 30-games which tends to provide an accurate idea of where an individual t2014-12-31 23:39:3412/31: Hoops Habit- Derrick Rose: Has The Bulls' Superstar Finally Returned?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/31/derrick-rose-bulls-superstar-finally-returned/
Has star point guard Derrick Rose finally returned to form for the Chicago Bulls in time to help them make a run at another championship? The Chicago Bulls are looking more and more like a championship contending team with Derrick Rose getting back to his old self. It has been an up-and-down roll...2014-12-31 14:37:4312/31: Baller Mind Frame- Fantasy Basketball: Top 10 Shooting Guards in 2014http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/31/fantasy-basketball-top-10-shooting-guards-2014/
2014 has come to an end and we at Baller Mind Frame tookÂ a quick look at the top fantasy basketball players byÂ position. How did we determine who the top players are?Â We used our Player Rater, filtered by position and set to &#8220;cumulative wins,&#8221; then checked to see which players had the2014-12-31 13:40:5612/31: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards: John Wall, Quincy Acy and a Brief History of Wizards Fightshttp://wizofawes.com/2014/12/31/washington-wizards-john-wall-quincy-acy-brief-history-of-wizards-fights/
On Christmas Day, John Wall was dominating. The New York Knicks were losing. Quincy Acy was peeved. You guys all know what happened next. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkO6whYr8sg I think we can all be thankful that the Wall/Acy skirmish didn&#8217;t go further than it did &#8211; Acy threw ...2014-12-31 13:39:5612/31: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 32: Seven-game winning streak snapped in ugly loss to Brooklynhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/31/bullsgame-32-win-streak-snapped/
TheChicago Bullsare now 22-10 in the first 32 games of the 2014-2015 season. Of those 10 losses, Tuesday night&#039;s 14-point defeat at the hands of theBrooklyn Netsmay have been the ugliest loss of the season -- so far. The recipe for disaster: Your starting backcourt shoots 5-for-27 from the f...2014-12-31 12:37:1012/31: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Russell Westbrook Enters The MVP Racehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/31/nba-awards-watch-russell-westbrook-enters-the-mvp-race/
Welcome to Week 10 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each2014-12-31 10:38:0512/31: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA New Year: Each Team's 2015 Resolutionhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/12/31/nba-new-year-each-teams-2015-resolution/
With the new year nearly upon us, we take a look at each NBA team&#039;s new year&#039;s resolution With every turn of the year comes resolutions that most people will probably never accomplish. Like many of those people, there are always yearly goals that each NBA team places, but also fails ...2014-12-31 08:38:0612/31: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Aaron Brooks' Ejection Proved His Importance to Chicago Bullshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/12/30/aaron-brooks-ejection-proved-importance-chicago-bulls/
Most nights, the Chicago Bulls look like the best team in any given game, and it definitely seemed that Tuesday night&#039;s match against the Brooklyn Nets would be a blowout based on talent. But then Chicago&#039;s two main offensive options, Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler, struggled from the field2014-12-31 02:38:1812/30: Believe The Hype- #BTHype All-Star Ballot (Part 1 &#8211; The Starting Fives)http://believethehypenba.com/2014/12/31/bthype-all-star-ballot-part-1-the-starting-fives/
This week, the NBAÂ released the first round of All-Star voting returns. After the first few weeks of fan voting, the starting line-ups currently look like: East:Â LeBron James (552,967 votes),Â Carmelo Anthony (265,170),Â Pau Gasol (247,953),Â John Wall (299,209) &#38;Â Dwyane Wade (265,917) West:Â2014-12-30 20:38:5312/30: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 31: Bulls blow 21-point lead, but survive Indiana's rallyhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/30/bulls-game-31-bulls-blow-lead-survive/
After blowing a 21-point lead and scoring just 11 points in the final quarter, theChicago Bulls somehowremained the NBA&#039;s hottest team with their seventh straight victory over theIndiana Pacerson Monday night in Indianapolis. Of course the final shot came down to a C.J. Watson look from the ...2014-12-30 14:37:5512/30: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Butler, Pistons, Bass, Woodsonhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/eastern-pistons-woodson.html
Jimmy Butler is keeping up his stellar play, and as he seems poised to cash in during restricted free agency in the summer ahead, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau made it clear on Monday that the team remains committed to keeping him, as Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.comÂ writes. &#8220;I think all of us th2014-12-30 14:35:4812/29: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for December 30 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Dec 30 (12/30)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/29/fanduel-nba-lineup-december-30-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-dec-30-1230/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball December 30, 2014 (12/30) &#124; DFS NBA player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 30, 14 My FanDuel NBA picks from yesterday&#8217;s actionÂ ended up performing at a pretty high level, totalling ove2014-12-29 23:39:5812/29: Da Windy City- Derrick Rose: "We Can Really Make A Run For This"http://dawindycity.com/2014/12/29/derrick-rose-can-really-make-run/
The Chicago Bulls are in the midst of their best run so far this season. Derrick Rose feels that this team has the pieces to make a legitimate run at the championship this season. The Bulls enter Monday&#039;s game against the Indiana Pacers winners of six games in a row, and nine of their last te..2014-12-29 16:37:0712/29: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly Player Rankings: Team Hitting On All Cylindershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/29/chicago-bulls-weekly-player-rankings-team-hitting-cylinders/
The Chicago Bulls came into last week riding a two-game winning streak with victories over the New York Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies. And they continued their solid play over the next four outings as well. After recording impressive wins against two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference ...2014-12-29 13:37:3112/29: Shaw Sports- The Baseline: WSJ&#8217;s Chris Herring breaks down the Knicks, we discuss Hawks, Rockets and debate Jimmy Butler vs Kahwi Leonardhttp://shawsports.net/the-baseline-wsjs-chris-herring-breaks-down-the-knicks-we-discuss-hawks-rockets-and-debate-jimmy-butler-vs-kahwi-leonard/
The last show for 2014 and The Baseline is closing out the year strong.
Special guest Chris Herring from the Wall Street Journal joins the show as we discuss just how bad the New York Knicks are as a basketball team: Will they go down as the worst team in their franchise history? Is the fan faith i2014-12-29 12:36:1912/29: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for December 29 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Dec 29 (12/29)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/29/fanduel-nba-lineup-december-29-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-dec-29-1229/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball December 29, 2014 (12/29) &#124; DFS NBA player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 29, 14 My FanDuel NBA picks from yesterday&#8217;s action turned out well, particularly for the hero lineup which sc2014-12-29 09:40:2212/28: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for December 28 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Dec 28 (12/28)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/28/fanduel-nba-lineup-december-28-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-dec-28-1228/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball December 28, 2014 (12/28) &#124; DFS NBA player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 28, 14 My FanDuel NBA picks from yesterday&#8217;s action turned out to be pretty decent. I won some of the 50-50s I2014-12-28 13:41:0612/27: Pelican Debrief- New Orleans Pelicans: Game grades for loss to Chicago Bullshttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/12/27/new-orleans-pelicans-game-grades-loss-chicago-bulls/
The New Orleans Pelicans entered Chicago tonight with a chance to pick up a surprising win and clinch and over .500 record for the month of December. Through the first three quarters they competed and put themselves in a spot to do just that but ultimately Jimmy Butler&#039;s 33 points proved too mu2014-12-27 23:39:4412/27: Slam Dunk Zone- My Chance to Award NBA Hardware, Againhttp://slamdunkzone.com/2014/12/27/my-chance-to-award-nba-hardware-again/
As the NBA season approaches the half-way point, I decided to go back to the pre-season post written by myself and Staff Writer Jared Knugle that gave away the following awards: Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most2014-12-27 19:41:0912/27: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for December 27 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Dec 27http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/27/fanduel-nba-lineup-december-27-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-dec-27/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball December 27, 2014 (12/27) &#124; DFS NBA player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 27, 14 Last night&#8217;s picks didn&#8217;t turn out too well in the end&#8230; but like they have before, the othe2014-12-27 15:40:2012/27: Pelican Debrief- New Orleans Pelicans: Game preview vs. Chicago Bullshttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/12/27/new-orleans-pelicans-game-preview-vs-chicago-bulls/
All December long the New Orleans Pelicans have found ways to win tough games. There was the victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers without Anthony Davis, the two wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder and the win in Houston over the Rockets. After getting another one of those victories last night agains2014-12-27 10:39:3112/27: Hoops Habit- NBA: Early Backcourt Favorites To Make The All-Star Gamehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/27/nba-early-backcourt-favorites-make-star-game/
Christmas has come and gone which means the NBA season is about to ramp up, with now less than two months remaining until the 2015 All-Star Game. This year&#8217;s actual contest will be held at Madison Square Garden for the first time since Michael Jordan won MVP of the game in 1998. Belo...2014-12-27 10:37:1712/26: Sports Unbiased- 2015 NBA All-Star Roster: Predicting the East Startershttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/37750/2015-nba-all-star-roster-predicting-the-east-starters/
In early December, the writers from Sports Unbiased got together and discussed their predictions for the newcomers of the 2015 NBA All-Star team. Â With All-Star weekend approaching quickly, a new topic has emerged. With the influx of talent on both the Eastern and Western Conference, which players 2014-12-26 14:36:5512/26: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Naughty Or Nice?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/26/nba-player-power-rankings-naughty-nice/
Seeing as it&#8217;s the Christmas season, I thought it apt to put a Christmas-spin on this week&#8217;s NBA Player Power Rankings. Instead of breaking down their week, I&#8217;ll take a look at the year 2014 as a whole for the player, and try to pick out the naughty and nice segments of their seaso2014-12-26 11:38:0112/26: Hoops Habit- Is Pau Gasol Having The Best Year Of His Career?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/26/pau-gasol-best-year-career/
The Chicago Bulls were supposed to be the team that went into the Eastern Conference and blew the doors off of everyone. No one was supposed to be able to match their star power, defensive prowess and incredible depth. Then the season began and the Bulls proved they weren&#039;t ready to be elite...2014-12-26 11:38:0112/26: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 29: Pau Gasol scores 23 against Kobe-less Lakers, Bulls win fifth straighthttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/25/bulls-game-no-29-pau-gasol-scores-23/
After winning two NBA titles for the league&#039;s most po**** franchise, Pau Gasolplayed against his former squad -- minus their legendary leader -- and led his new squad to a Christmas Day victory in Chicago. Pau Gasol was a soon-to-be Basketball Hall of Famer even before his arrival in the Wi...2014-12-26 00:37:4412/25: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Martin, Butler, Knight, Lovehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/central-martin-butler-knight.html
We at Hoops Rumors want to wish all of our readers and their families a merry Christmas and a happy holiday season! While we wait for an exciting day of NBA action to tip off, let&#8217;s round up the latest from the Central Division: The Cavs were struck with terrible news yesterday when they learn2014-12-25 10:35:5412/24: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: James Harden Takes The Top Spothttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/24/nba-awards-watch-james-harden-takes-top-spot/
Welcome to Week 9 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each 2014-12-24 09:37:5612/24: SLC Dunk- NBA Podcast: Trade Rumors, Deron Williams to Sacramento Kings, and MVP talkhttp://www.slcdunk.com/videos-podcasts/2014/12/23/7445393/nba-podcast-trade-rumors-deron-williams-to-sacramento-kings-and-mvp
I was on the Phil Naessens show again to talk for two segments
Another chance to talk NBA basketball, and I get to talk for two segments this time! The first is at the top of the show, and Phil Naessens and I talk about the MVP Race. Obviously we have to mention Stephen Curry, Anthony D2014-12-24 00:40:4612/23: Wiz of Awes- Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards final score: Bulls outlast Wizards, 99-91http://wizofawes.com/2014/12/23/chicago-bulls-vs-washington-wizards-final-score-bulls-outlast-wizards-99-91/
The Washington Wizards were coming off a loss to the Phoenix Suns, and it didn&#039;t get any easier tonight, as they were matched up against the red-hot Chicago Bulls, who won three straight games before arriving to the nation&#039;s capital. It wasn&#039;t a pretty game, but the Wizards weren...2014-12-23 23:39:1812/23: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards New NBA Fierce Rivalryhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/23/chicago-bulls-washington-wizards-new-nba-fierce-rivalry/
The Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards will face each other on Tuesday for the first time this season. After a tense, embarrassing ouster in the hands of the Wizards in last season&#039;s opening round playoff series, thetwo teams should get comfortable with each other. They will face off three ti2014-12-23 20:37:1212/23: Hoops Habit- NBA Podcast: New Teams For Rajon Rondo, Josh Smithhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/23/nba-podcast-new-teams-rajon-rondo-josh-smith/
NBA Podcast 12/23/2014 Today&#039;s HoopsHabit Hangout features Rajon Rondo on the Dallas Mavericks, Josh Smith being waived and a look at the Chicago Bulls. Welcome to HoopsHabit.com&#039;s official NBA podcast, the HoopsHabit Hangout&#33; On today&#039;s edition, Assistant (to the regional) Editor2014-12-23 16:38:4512/23: Lake Show Life- Kobe Bryant: The Recruiter of the Lakers Futurehttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/12/23/kobe-bryant-recruiter-lakers-future/
Kobe Bryant may be resting and taking some games off soon, but his work on and off the court is far from done. With Kevin Durant and Paul George coming to his defense, reports of superstars not wanting to play with Bryant are overblown. But with the Lakers sitting near the bottom of the West, ...2014-12-23 14:40:1612/23: Daily Knicks- The Time Is Now For Tim Hardaway Jr http://dailyknicks.com/2014/12/23/the-time-is-now-for-tim-hardaway-jr/
Amidst the Knicks&#039; historically nightmarish start to the season, the usageof Tim Hardaway Jr. has been head scratching. As expected he started the season coming off the bench but unexpectedly only averaged 18.6 minutes per game during 16 November games and a combined 23 minutes in two October g2014-12-23 12:39:2712/23: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 27: Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler take over in 4th vs. Torontohttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/23/bulls-game-no-27-derrick-rose-and-jimmy-butler/
In a record-setting fourth quarter for theChicago Bullson Monday night, the backcourt of Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler made their case in the whole &#34;best backcourt in the NBA&#34; debate against the Toronto Raptors. Not only did the Bulls set a franchise-record with a 49-point(&#33;) fourth qua.2014-12-23 12:38:2212/23: Wiz of Awes- Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards Preview: Wizards, Bulls Rivalry Continues In D.C.http://wizofawes.com/2014/12/23/chicago-bulls-vs-washington-wizards-preview-rivalry-continues-in-dc/
The Washington Wizards&#039; six game winning streak was snapped on Sunday night by the Phoenix Suns, and they&#039;ll look for a bounce back home win against the Chicago Bulls tonight. The game will tip-off at 7:00pm from the Verizon Center. Key Match Up: Washington won their first playoff se...2014-12-23 11:39:1712/22: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA League Pass Picks of the Week: Boogie is Back!http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/12/22/nba-league-pass-picks-week-boogie-back/
In our League Pass Picks of the Week, we take a glance at last week&#039;s picks and preview this week&#039;s can&#039;t miss games Every week, we pick our Top-3 League Pass games to watch. If you&#8217;ve taken advantage of an NBA League Pass subscription, you&#8217;ll have access to all these...2014-12-22 15:38:0812/22: Soaring Down South- Al Horford is the Eastern Conference's Player of the Weekhttp://soaringdownsouth.com/2014/12/22/al-horford-eastern-conferences-player-week/
Al Horford has been named the winner of the NBA&#039;s Eastern Conference Player of the Week Award for the week of Dec. 15-21. Horford helped the Hawks to a perfect 3-0 record over three top-tier opponents: the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Houston Rockets. He scored 18.3 points...2014-12-22 14:38:3912/22: Hoops Habit- Best NBA Players Of The Week: Who Makes The Cut?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/22/best-nba-players-week-makes-cut/
Welcome to HoopsHabit&#8217;s Best NBA Players of the Week, where we pick out the best performers at each position for the week. Last week, we saw the Western Conference dominate, with four of five spots going to the West. LeBron James was the sole Eastern Conference candidate in our team of the ...2014-12-22 10:37:2512/21: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: The Renovation of Pau Gasolhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/21/chicago-bulls-renovation-pau-gasol/
The dejection of Pau Gasol began in 2011. Coming off the horrific sweep in the second round via the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers were destined toreanimate their roster before the 2011-12 season. It started with a new coach -- Mike Brown -- taking over for a legend. It progressed with Mitch Kupcha...2014-12-21 16:38:2012/21: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler Is The No. 1 Optionhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/21/chicago-bulls-jimmy-butler-no-1-option/
Derrick Rose&#039;s time as the Chicago Bulls&#039; offensive superstar may very well be over. I know that&#039;s a bold statement, especially considering Rose is still on the roster and has had moments during the start of the season where he has looked like the dominant point guard that he was y...2014-12-21 12:37:2612/20: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Rose, McDermott, Van Gundyhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/central-notes-mcdermott.html
The Bulls may have to adjust to life with an &#8220;ordinary&#8221; Derrick Rose, opines Steve Aschburner of NBA.com. The former MVPÂ isÂ averaging 16.2 points, 5.1 assists and 3.2 rebounds in the 13 games he has been healthy enough to play this season, while shooting 41.4% &#8212; all far below his2014-12-20 20:35:4412/20: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: 5 Takeaways From 103-97 Win Over Memphis Grizzlieshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/20/chicago-bulls-5-takeaways-103-97-win-memphis-grizzlies/
The short-handed Chicago Bulls defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-97 on Dec. 19 despite the absences of Derrick Rose and Taj Gibson. The Chicago Bulls were playing their second game in as many nights and were facing a Memphis Grizzlies team that boasted the second best record in the league at 21-4,.2014-12-20 13:37:4112/20: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 26: Nikola Mirotic hosted a coming-out party in Memphishttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/20/bulls-game-no-26-nikola-mirotic/
In theChicago Bulls&#039; fourth game in the last six days -- third on the road -- Nikola Mirotic decided to host his NBA coming-out party against arguably the league&#039;s best team at the moment. Sure, a good chunk of the headlines from the Bulls&#039; victory against theMemphis Grizzliesw...2014-12-20 12:37:1612/20: Celtics Life- Video: Celtics introduce the new batch of temporary playershttp://www.celticslife.com/2014/12/video-celtics-introduce-new-batch-of.html
The Celtics introduced Jae Crowder, Jameer Nelson, and Brandan Wright Friday night following the Celtics win over the Wolves. Not exactly 34, 5, and 20 huh? Nice numbers. So we can't entice free agents with a contending team or warm weather, but they can get high taxes and their choice of numbers2014-12-20 03:35:3712/20: Beale Street Bears- Memphis Grizzlies' Winning Steak Ended by Chicago Bullshttp://bealestreetbears.com/2014/12/19/memphis-grizzlies-winning-steak-ended-chicago-bulls/
The Winning Streak Ends at Six The Memphis Grizzlies have had a commendable week. They won against the defending champs, the San Antonio Spurs, in a triple overtime game on Wednesday. Memphis&#039; best also defeated the top ranked team in the West, the Golden State Warriors a day prior. The West...2014-12-20 01:41:3612/19: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for December 19 | Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 12/19 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Tips, Advice & Sleepers for FanDuel Dec 19http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/19/fanduel-nba-lineup-december-19-daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1219-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-tips-advice-sleepers-fanduel-dec-19/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup Tips, Strategy and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball December 19, 2014 (12/19) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 19, 14 to help set your lineup. Take advantage of our daily fantasy basketball advice and lineup tips to help wi2014-12-19 12:39:3612/19: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Picks, Advice & Strategy for December 19 (12/19)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/19/draftkings-nba-lineup-picks-advice-strategy-december-19-1219/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup Picks, Advice, Tips and StrategyÂ for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Contests &#124; December 19, 2014 (12/19) Last night was a big night for Moxyball&#8217;s DraftKings picks, hitting 100% of 50/50 contests entered &#8211; bringing the winning streak to three nights for DraftKi2014-12-19 09:41:2212/19: Empire Writes Back- Shorthanded New York Knicks Hang Tough But Still Fall To Chicago Bullshttp://empirewritesback.com/2014/12/18/shorthanded-new-york-knicks-hang-tough-still-fall-chicago-bulls/
Tonight had the makings for a really ugly loss for the New York Knicks; going up against a strong Chicago Bulls team extremely shorthanded on the road isn&#8217;t a formula for success. While the Knicks did suffer a loss still, it was a game they were able to stay competitive in as they fought right2014-12-19 01:37:2412/18: Da Windy City- Mike Dunleavy: "We've Got A Pretty Good Teamhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/18/mike-dunleavy-weve-got-pretty-good-team/
Even though Carmelo Anthony rejected the Chicago Bulls, forward Mike Dunleavy thinks they have a good team. Sometimes less is more. The Chicago Bulls went hard after Carmelo Anthony last summer. They gave it their best shot, but ultimately Anthony chose to return to New York and the Knicks. The ...2014-12-18 10:37:2612/18: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Picks, Advice & Strategy for December 18 (12/18)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/18/draftkings-nba-lineup-picks-advice-strategy-december-18-1218/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup Picks, Advice, Tips and StrategyÂ for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Contests &#124; December 17, 2014 (12/17) Last night was a strange night. I faded the top heavy guys &#8211; which worked in the case of LeBron, but as far as Harden goes &#8211; not so much. Â All in all, I ca2014-12-18 08:40:2712/17: Soaring Down South- Hawks news and notes: Kent Bazemore getting more minuteshttp://soaringdownsouth.com/2014/12/17/hawks-news-notes-kent-bazemore-getting-minutes/
Kent Bazemore is playing more Kent Bazemore has played 17 and 18 minutes, respectively, in the last two games. Prior to those games, Bazemore had only played 16 or more minutes three times this season (and two of those minutes totals were padded by a weird minutes rotations in blowouts). Now Baze...2014-12-17 11:40:3812/17: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: LeBron James On MVP Radarhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/17/nba-awards-watch-lebron-james-mvp-radar/
Welcome to Week 8 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each 2014-12-17 11:38:3612/16: Baller Mind Frame- The Way Too Early NBA MVP Rankingshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/16/way-early-nba-mvp-rankings/
I canât say this with complete certainty because really itâs just a matter of opinion anyway, but through a quarter of a season, an NBA MVP race has ever been so wide open. Granted, the âraceâ weâre talking about here is so long that we might as well consider each players body of work thus2014-12-16 15:39:5712/15: ATL All Day- Atlanta Hawks get back on track; Defeat Chicago Bulls, 93-86http://atlallday.com/2014/12/15/atlanta-hawks-chicago-bulls-recap-al-horford/
After their first loss in ten games, the Atlanta Hawks were back home in Phillips Arena Monday night, where they have only lost twice this season. Facing the experienced and talented Chicago Bulls, the Hawks used tenacious defense and effective offense to beat the Bulls, 93-86. The first half off...2014-12-15 23:36:5312/15: Soaring Down South- Hawks/Bulls preview: A first-ever broadcasthttp://soaringdownsouth.com/2014/12/15/atlanta-hawks-chicago-bulls-dennis-schroder-preview-a-first-ever-broadcast/
Dennis Schr&#246;derand theAtlanta Hawks look to bounce back into another winning streaktonight whenthey face the Chicago Bulls. (PhilipsArena, 7:30 ET, SportSouth/92.9 FM/105.3 FM) A look at the Bulls(15-8): Keeping pace A Bulls&#039; win tonight would leapfrog Chicago over the Hawks in the E...2014-12-15 15:40:2512/15: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly Power Rankings: Turning Things Around At Homehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/15/chicago-bulls-weekly-power-rankings-turning-things-around-home/
The Chicago Bulls boast one of the most formidable starting fives in the league. But which player finished the week as the team&#039;s most valuable player? The Chicago Bulls came into the week with just a 2-5 record at the United Center, including consecutive losses to the Dallas Mavericks and the.2014-12-15 11:38:1712/14: Right Down Euclid- Cavs Defense: What is Missing?http://kingjamesgospel.com/2014/12/14/cavs-defense-missing/
The Cleveland Cavaliers seemed to right the ship during their 8 game winning streak only to have things come apart a bit in losing two straight. The Cavs&#039; loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder is understandable and, had the New Orleans Pelicans had Anthony Davis for most of the game, the last loss 2014-12-14 07:37:5912/14: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup for December 14 | Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 12/14 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Tips, Advice & Sleepers for DraftKings Dec 14http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/14/draftkings-nba-lineup-december-14-daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1214-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-tips-advice-sleepers-draftkings-dec-14/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup Tips, Strategy and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball December 14, 2014 (12/14) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 14, 14 to help set your lineup. Take advantage of our daily fantasy basketball advice and lineup tips to help2014-12-14 06:40:1912/13: All U Can Heat- Miami Heat to Host Chicago Bullshttp://allucanheat.com/2014/12/13/miami-heat-host-chicago-bulls/
The matchups between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls have been among the most interesting of thepast four years. The Bulls carved out an identity as gritty, blue-collar defenders, grinding through extended playing time and knee cartilage on their way becoming, in the eyes of many, the regular s2014-12-13 23:40:1512/13: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Evaluating the First Quarter of Season for Chicago Bullshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/12/13/evaluating-first-quarter-season-chicago-bulls/
So, what do we know about the Chicago Bulls after the first quarter of this 2014-2015 NBA season? A whole lot. There are still some questions floating around, but here is the good news for Chi-Town. They deserve at least two All-Star selections. My picks would be Jimmy Butler and Pau &#34;Double...2014-12-13 14:38:0812/13: Hoops Habit- Derrick Rose Must Eliminate His Willingness To Settle For Perimeter Shotshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/13/derrick-rose-must-eliminate-willingness-settle-perimeter-shots/
The Chicago Bulls have certainly been able to win games over the years, and have had their fair share of stars leading the way. This year&#039;s Bulls, however, may be the most complete Chicago team since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen played basketball in the United Center. With depth at almo...2014-12-13 11:38:0512/12: Rip City Project- Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge score 35 each, fall to Bullshttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/12/12/damian-lillard-lamarcus-aldridge-score-35-fall-bulls/
Despite early game dominance from LaMarcus Aldridge and late game heroics from Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers fell to the Chicago Bulls 106-115. It was Portland&#8217;s first loss against an Eastern Conference opponent this season. It was also the first time the Bulls have beaten the Tra2014-12-12 22:38:0412/12: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls: The First Quarter Awardshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/12/chicago-bulls-first-quarter-awards/
In the first 21 games for theChicago Bulls, the co-Central Division leaders have been through quite a bit in the &#34;first quarter&#34; of the season. During their 13-8 start, the Bulls have only had their starting lineup -- plus theirsixth man, Taj Gibson -- for just three whole games all year. ..2014-12-12 17:37:0212/12: Rip City Project- Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls - Point Guards Clashhttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/12/12/portland-trail-blazers-chicago-bulls-point-guards-clash/
This evening at 4:00 p.m. PST, the Portland Trail Blazers visit the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls. The Trail Blazers are coming off a horrendous performance in Minnesota and hope their recent success against the Bulls continues. The Bulls have their star point guard back and will try to2014-12-12 16:38:4612/11: Hoops Habit- NBA: Ranking The Top-5 Shooting Guards For 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/11/nba-ranking-top-5-shooting-guards-2014-15/
Who are the top five shooting guards in the NBA so far during the 2014-15 season? There are always players that start out the season strong in the NBA, and it is always fun to see how they rank throughout each quarter of the year. It&#039;s hard to believe that season is already a quarter of the ...2014-12-11 17:37:2512/11: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Derrick Rose Says "I Know How Good I Am" After Win Over Brooklyn Netshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/12/11/derrick-rose-says-know-good-win-brooklyn-nets/
Derrick Rose knew that he was settling for too many 3-pointers early on this season, and on Wednesday night he was determined to right things for the Chicago Bulls. He did that by attacking the paint early on, which freed up some open jumpers for him in the fourth quarter. He has been fully confide.2014-12-11 13:38:4712/11: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 21: Derrick Rose leads with 23 points, Bulls thrash hapless Netshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/11/bulls-game-no-21-derrick-rose-leads-with-23/
Even in a game where the opponents were plagued by injury -- and just aren&#039;t very good -- Chicago Bulls fans enjoyed the show from Derrick Rose in a 25-point romp on Wednesday night in Chicago. In case you have forgotten over the past couple seasons, Derrick Rose is still pretty decent a...2014-12-11 11:37:4112/11: Sports Unbiased- NBA: Ranking the Top Perimeter Defenders 2014-15http://sportsunbiased.com/nba/37206/nba-ranking-the-top-perimeter-defenders-2014-15/
We&#8217;re backÂ once againÂ with another NBA discussion. This time around,Â Sports Unbiased NBA writersÂ Jr. Williams and Keith Rivas will take a look at the elite perimeter defenders thusÂ far during the 2014-15 NBA season, and offer their thoughts on who are the best of the best. The players on 2014-12-11 09:37:1112/10: Da Windy City- Tom Thibodeau Sends Message To Derrick Rosehttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/10/tom-thibodeau-sends-message-derrick-rose/
After sending a message with his shirt last weekend, Derrick Rose was on the receiving end of one from coach Tom Thibodeau, who wants Rose to push the ball up the court and attack. Derrick Rose started a trend with athletes last week by sending a message with his shirt. Well, this week he is the on.2014-12-10 16:38:1112/10: HoopsRumors- 2015 Free Agent Power Rankingshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/2015-agent-power-rankings.html
Most NBA teams have played between 20 and 22 games so far this season, so we&#8217;ve hit the quarter pole of this year&#8217;s 82-game trek. It&#8217;s also been precisely a month since the inaugural edition of the Hoops Rumors 2015 Free Agent Power Rankings, so the time is right for an update. The2014-12-10 14:35:5912/10: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Harden Chasing Curry For MVPhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/10/nba-awards-watch-harden-chasing-curry-mvp/
Welcome to Week 7 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each 2014-12-10 11:38:0212/8: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Home Woes Continuehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/08/chicago-bulls-weekly-home-woes-continue/
The Chicago Bulls finished their November road trip with a 4-3 record, which marked just the second time they posted a winning record since the 1997-98 season. However, for whatever reason, the Bulls continue to struggle at home. In fact, over the past week, the Bulls dropped two of their three g...2014-12-08 12:38:2612/7: Crossover Chronicles- Draymond Green unleashedhttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/draymond-green-unleashed.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=draymond-green-unleashed
Golden State Warriors fans were never afraid to criticize their old coach, Mark Jackson. The frustrations that he had simultaneously taken the team forward while also holding it back never ceased throughout his tumultuous final year. Warriors owner Joe Lacob went out of his way to criticize the form2014-12-07 15:40:1612/7: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 20: Bulls miss golden opportunity to prove elite statushttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/07/bulls-game-no-20-bulls-miss-opportunity/
Behind a career night from a vital role player and 22Chicago Bullsturnovers, the (now) 17-2Golden State Warriors left the Windy City with their 10th victory in 11 games on the road to start the season. To quickly cover Saturday night&#039;s loss for the Bulls: yes, the Warriors are the best t...2014-12-07 10:36:5812/6: Blue Man Hoop- Warriors trump Bulls for franchise-record 12th straight win http://bluemanhoop.com/2014/12/06/warriors-trump-bulls-for-franchise-record-12th-straight-win/
The last time the Warriors were this good, Watergate hadn&#039;t even happened yet. With an impressive 112-102 road win over the Bulls Saturday night at the United Center, the Warriors won their 12th straight game, breaking a franchise record that was set back during the 1971-1972 season. It...2014-12-06 23:39:0712/6: Blue Man Hoop- Bulls present tough roadblock in Warriors' quest for historyhttp://bluemanhoop.com/2014/12/06/bulls-present-tough-roadblock-warriors-quest-history/
The Golden State Warriors are one game away from assembling 12consecutive victories, which would set a franchise record for most wins in a row. The 1971-1972 Warriors was the last team to put together 11 straight wins, arecord that has stood for decades. The only thing standing in their way is me...2014-12-06 15:38:4212/6: HoopsRumors- 2014/15 Salary Rankings: Shooting Guardshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/rankings-shooting-guards.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of ranking the cap hit for each NBA player by position. I&#8217;ve already posted the point guard salary rankings for the 2014/15 campaign. The next spot on the hardwood that Iâll be looking at is the shooting guard position for the 2014/15 season. All told, NBA team2014-12-06 14:36:1612/6: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: November Report Card For Starting 5http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/06/chicago-bulls-november-report-card-starting-5/
Following their recent seven-game road trip, the Chicago Bulls have posted victories in 11 of their first 17 games through the month of November. This is a respectable mark when considering that several players have missed games due to various injuries. In fact, Derrick Rose (ankles, hamstring), ...2014-12-06 13:37:1012/6: Moxyball.com- Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 12/6 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Dec 6 | FanDuel Lineup Tips for December 6http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/06/daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-126-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-dec-6-fanduel-lineup-tips-december-6/
Daily NBA FanDuel Lineup Tips, Strategy and Advice for December 6, 2014 (12/6) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 6, 14 to help set your lineup. Take advantage of our daily fantasy basketball advice and lineup tips to help win yourÂ FanDuel, DraftKings2014-12-06 08:39:5212/6: Sports Unbiased- 2015 NBA All-Star Roster: Predicting the Newcomershttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/37119/2015-nba-all-star-roster-predicting-the-newcomers/
After weeks of fan voting, the NBA will soon announced the list of players worthy of an NBA All-Star appearance. Several head coaches also dawn the task of selecting the players who will serve as All-Star reserves. While each list never goes without scrutiny, we decided to release our prediction of 2014-12-06 01:36:3212/5: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Justise Winslow On The Draft Board?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/05/los-angeles-lakers-justise-winslow-draft-board/
All eyes are on two of America&#8217;s most decorated sports teams. One of those teams is the Los Angeles Lakers, while other is the Duke Blue Devils. The former is experiencing far less success than the latter. The Lakers are in the midst of a 5-14 season, while Duke is undefeated and ranked as the2014-12-05 11:38:0512/4: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz defensive silence is a cause for blues as team drops seven in a rowhttp://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2014/12/4/7337365/utah-jazz-defensive-silence-is-a-cause-for-blues-as-team-drops-seven
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Okay, the Utah Jazz need a win. Badly. They have dropped seven straight. We talked about this post a bit in the Downbeat, and then looked at the players in specifics here in a stand alone post. We can argue that the team is lesser than t2014-12-04 20:40:5212/4: isportsweb.com- Chicago Bulls are rolling amid Taj Gibsonâ€™s absencehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/vq61rkTNIj4/
Taj GibsonÂ has been a key component for theÂ Chicago Bulls the past few seasons. Gibson has always been able to make an impact even when he was a rookie and started 70 games. Last season he had the best season of his career, finishing second in the Sixth Man of the Year Award. While he has [&#8230;2014-12-04 20:40:5212/4: Swarm and Sting- Charlotte Hornets put up a fight, but come up short vs. Chicago Bullshttp://swarmandsting.com/2014/12/04/charlotte-hornets-come-up-short-vs-chicago-bulls/
The Charlotte Hornets battled four quarters in this showdown against the Chicago Bulls, but came up short in the end...once again. This makes loss number 10 in a row for the Hornets. Out of the gate Kemba Walker and Lance Stephenson played solid and fast paced basketball keeping a close score ...2014-12-04 12:39:2112/4: Hoops Habit- Stat Central: Top 5 Most Efficient Scorers In The NBA This Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/04/stat-central-top-5-efficient-scorers-nba-season/
Ranking among the league&#039;s scoring leaders is one thing, but being able to do it without hoisting up a lot of bad shots is even better. The most efficient scorers in the NBA are those who put up points with the fewest number of possible field goal attempts. One metric for measuring this is a...2014-12-04 12:37:3712/4: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Rookie Of The Yearhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/04/nba-awards-watch-rookie-year-6/
It&#039;s official: our rookies have finally made the transition from babies fresh out of the womb into full-grown adults. Well, maybe not that old. Let&#039;s just say our rookies are at their pre-teen years of their career because they have started to mature and play better. Our rookies are lookin2014-12-04 10:38:0912/4: HoopsRumors- Bulls Notes: â€˜Melo, Noah, Gasol, Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/bulls-notes-gasol-butler.html
The Bulls haven&#8217;t been on fire out of the gate, starting just 12-7, but they&#8217;re in an unusually advantageous position from a broader standpoint. They have a roster that seems strong enough to seriously contend for a title this season, and they have a pair of intriguing rookies in Doug Mc2014-12-04 10:35:5912/3: Swarm and Sting- Charlotte Hornets losing streak is now at 10 games in a rowhttp://swarmandsting.com/2014/12/03/charlotte-hornets-losing-streak-now-10-games-row/
Another day, another loss for the Charlotte Hornets. If there are any positives for this game, it&#039;s that they didn&#039;t get blown out by 40+ points. Times are bad in Buzz City, as the Hornets have now lost 10 in a row, and are 4-15 on the season. The last win coming on November 14th agains...2014-12-03 22:39:1612/3: Rip City Project- How Good is Wesley Matthews?http://ripcityproject.com/2014/12/03/good-wesley-matthews/
A large part ofPortland Trail Blazers&#039; hot start can be directly attributed to the play of their top three players, Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Wesley Matthews. Although it might come as a slight surprise, Matthews is playing the best basketball of his career and is one of the top...2014-12-03 19:38:4512/3: Hoops Habit- What If Carmelo Anthony Signed With The Chicago Bulls?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/03/carmelo-anthony-signed-chicago-bulls/
What if Carmelo Anthony signed with the Chicago Bulls? What would have happened to the New York Knicks? Carmelo Anthony almost signed with the Bulls this summer and even called the Bulls a &#34;perfect setup,&#34; according to Ian Begley of ESPNNewYork.com. That&#039;s not necessarily news a...2014-12-03 19:38:0212/3: Blue Man Hoop- Curry's heroics overshadow concerns for Warriors http://bluemanhoop.com/2014/12/03/currys-heroics-overshadow-concerns-for-warriors/
The Warriors pulled out a 98-97 victory against the Orlando Magic and it was completely thrilling. I wasn&#039;t even screaming after the game-winning basket. I turned to my co-worker next to me and started rubbing my arms. &#34;I have goosebumps&#33;&#34; I said. It was not so much a moment of jub.2014-12-03 17:39:1012/3: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Butler, Cavs, Antetokounmpohttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/central-butler-antetokounmpo.html
The Bulls are keeping an eye on the Kings this season, since Sacramento owes Chicago its first-round pick if it falls outside the top 10, and for now Chicago&#8217;s in line to receive a lottery pick, as our Reverse Standings show. Still, it might be difficult for the Bulls to squeeze even a rookie 2014-12-03 13:35:4212/3: Hoops Habit- Brooklyn Nets: When's The Time To Start Panicking?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/03/brooklyn-nets-whens-time-start-panicking/
On Sunday night, the Brooklyn Nets were comfortably beaten by the Chicago Bulls to go 6-9 to start the season. The Bulls are a team that Brooklyn have frequently gone toe to toe with over the last couple of seasons, but this time around it just looked like a mismatch. If we stop to take a look at...2014-12-03 12:38:0112/3: The Basketball Junkie- 2014-15 NBA Power Rankings: Week 3//feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/Q1dhQbSoUJ4/2014-15-nba-power-rankings-week-3.html
The NBA season is young and there are plenty of surprises. One example, the Kings have more wins than the Spurs and Cavs.Combined.With that said, here are my Week 3 NBA Power Rankings:1. Memphis Grizzlies (Record: 6-1, Last Week: 6): I tend to be higher on the Grizzlies than most, but they are ofte2014-12-03 10:36:1812/3: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch - MVP: No One Hotter Than Curryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/03/nba-awards-watch-no-one-hotter-than-curry/
Welcome to Week 6 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each 2014-12-03 09:37:1712/2: Shaw Sports- NBA Power Rankings: Looking at the association one month inhttp://shawsports.net/nba-power-rankings-looking-at-the-association-one-month-in/
One month and change into the NBA season and we have various story lines that shaping up the league. Some teams are playing as expected but most have surprised us one way or another and that is the beauty of this game.
The Cavs haven&#8217;t been the juggernauts many expected but could there be a mo2014-12-02 09:36:2412/1: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- SF Jimmy Butler Is Getting To Free Throw Line at Amazing Ratehttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/12/01/sf-jimmy-butler-getting-free-throw-line-amazing-rate/
The Chicago Bulls finished November with an impressive record (11-6) after Sunday&#039;s win over the Brooklyn Nets 102-84 to finish off a 4-3 Circus road trip. What has been the most dynamic thing about Chicago over the last month? Jimmy Butler. He is getting to the free throw line at an amaz...2014-12-01 20:38:3212/1: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls Flexing Muscle With An Almost Healthy Teamhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/01/chicago-bulls-flexing-muscle-almost-healthy-team/
The Chicago Bulls finally ended their circus road trip, and they finished with a winning record. They are showing what they are capable of when they are at full strength. The Chicago Bulls trounced the Brooklyn Nets 102-84 on Sunday afternoon, ending their annual circus road trip with a winning rec.2014-12-01 14:37:1412/1: HoopsRumors- Offseason In Review: Golden State Warriorshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/offseason-review-golden-warriors.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of looking back at each teamâs offseason, from the end of the playoffs in June right up until opening night. Trades, free agent signings, draft picks, contract extensions, option decisions, camp invitees, and more will be covered, as we examine the moves each franchi2014-12-01 14:35:4612/1: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Team Returns Home After Successful Road Triphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/01/chicago-bulls-weekly-team-returns-home-successful-road-trip/
The Chicago Bulls began their seven-game, 14-day road trip with two losses in the first three contests, as Derrick Rose, Paul Gasol and Taj Gibson were all sidelined with injuries. But thanks to the return of Rose and Gasol, the Bulls finished their road trip with a 3-1 mark. They recorded victor...2014-12-01 11:38:3912/1: Crossover Chronicles- Bulls 3-ring circus remains a stupendous sighthttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/bulls-3-ring-circus-remains-a-stupendous-sight.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulls-3-ring-circus-remains-a-stupendous-sight
Tom Thibodeau might as well be the ringmaster of one of the most difficult coaching/managing jobs in the NBA. In one circle, he has Derrick Rose and his minute maintenance. The growing frustration over his in-and-out-of-the-lineup status continues to be a storyline that prevents the Bulls from being2014-12-01 10:40:2912/1: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 17: Circus Trip concludes in a positive (and convincing) fashionhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/12/01/bulls-game-no-17-circus-trip-concludes/
For just the second time since the 1997-1998 season, the Chicago Bulls finished their annual early-season &#34;Circus Trip&#34; road trip witha winning record after a dominant 102-84 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon. Rejoice, Chicago. Not only did the Bulls dominate the Net...2014-12-01 10:37:3511/30: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls Score Another Road Victory Behind Complete Team Efforthttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/30/chicago-bulls-score-another-road-victory-behind-complete-team-effort/
The Chicago Bulls small forward Jimmy Butler is evolving as a player before our eyes, and his importance to the team could one day exceedDerrick Rose&#039;s with another year or two of development. Butler led the game in scoring with 26 points this Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets and keyed Chicago 2014-11-30 23:39:0711/30: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Wallace, Kirk, Butler, Drafthttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/wallace-butler-draft.html
Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace is glad to be back in the driver&#8217;s seat, asÂ Steve Bulpett of the Boston HeraldÂ writes. Â âI basically stepped aside. No one told me to step back,&#8221;Â Wallace explained.Â &#8220;My role was reduced, but I intentionally stepped back from the players and the coa2014-11-30 22:36:0411/30: Sports Injury Alert- Bulls Injury Update: Taj Gibson has been ruled 'out' for today's game vs. the Netshttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/11/bulls-injury-update-taj-gibson-has-been.html
The Chicago Bulls enter today's game against the Brooklyn Nets coming off a 109-102 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday. Jimmy Butler lead the Bulls with 22 points. At 10-6, the Bulls sit on top in the Central Division. On the injury front, the Bulls will be without Taj Gibson against the Nets d2014-11-30 12:36:3011/30: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Pau Gasol's Resurgence Big For Bullshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/30/chicago-bulls-pau-gasols-resurgence-big-bulls/
When Pau Gasol announced that he would be testing free agency during the offseason, a line of suitors began to arrange meetings with the two-time NBA champion. This was despite what was ultimately two disappointing final seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers in which he posted career lows in points pe2014-11-30 10:38:2611/29: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Bulls, Noah, West, Jameshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/central-bulls-james.html
The BullsÂ believe in theirÂ starting five, writes Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com, but they&#8217;re hopingÂ to see it together more often. Injuries have limited Chicago&#8217;s starting unit of Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler, Joakim Noah, Mike Dunleavy and Pau Gasol to four games together this season2014-11-29 21:36:1311/29: Hardwood Houdini- Postgame: Celtics Fall Short At Free Throw Line, And Against Bullshttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/11/28/postgame-celtics-4-9-fall-short-bulls-10-6-109-102/
Despite a big Second Quarter lead, the Boston Celtics again couldn&#039;t execute in crunch time, falling to the Chicago Bulls 109-102. The Celtics, who were just coming off a loss at home to the Portland Trail Blazers (another game in which they couldn&#039;t execute down the stretch), fall to 4-9 2014-11-29 19:38:2211/29: Baller Mind Frame- Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler is a Beast in the Easthttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/29/chicago-bulls-jimmy-butler-beast-east/
So far in the NBA season, Jimmy Butler has been amazing for the Chicago Bulls. With all the talk about how Derrick Roseâs fragile body, it might be easy to overlook that Butler is becoming something of an All-Star in this league. So far in this season, Butler might just be the most important playe2014-11-29 16:41:1811/29: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Last Season Of Wesley Johnson?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/29/los-angeles-lakers-last-season-wesley-johnson/
Both the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Wesley Johnson as the young dynamic wing in the mold of former Laker, Trevor Ariza. Infamously known as the fourth overallselection in the 2010 NBA Draft, Johnson was selected before DeMarcus Cousins, Paul George...2014-11-29 11:37:2311/29: Sir Charles In Charge- Jimmy Butler Declined Four-Year, $40 Million Contract Offer From Bullshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/29/jimmy-butler-decline-offer/
Jimmy Butler reportedly declined a four-year, $40 million contract extension offer from the Chicago Bulls last month Jimmy Butler may not consider himself a star in the NBA just yet, but it sure looks like he&#039;s about to get paid like one. Just a short few days ago, Butler told reporters...2014-11-29 09:37:3011/28: Chowder and Champions- Boston Celtics Again Haunted by Late-Game Woes in Loss to Chicagohttp://chowderandchampions.com/2014/11/28/boston-celtics-haunted-late-game-woes-loss-chicago/
The Boston Celtics fell to the Chicago Bulls in a Black Friday matinee at TD Garden, 109-102. Once again, Boston&#8217;s inability to close out games was on display, as their record dropped to 4-9 on the year. Derek Rose turned in a monster second half, proving how good the Bulls can be when hequ...2014-11-28 22:37:3811/28: Como Juega- Jimmy Butlerhttp://comojuega.com/2014/11/28/jimmy-butler/
VER PERFIL PosiciÃ³n: Alero Altura: 2.01 m Peso: 100 Kg PaÃ­s: Estados Unidos ATAQUE Buen tamaÃ±o para Alero. Muy potente y buen atleta. Debe mejorar como triplero. Intenta apenas tresÂ triples por cada 36 minutos, con una bajaÂ eficacia del 33%. Bastante mÃ¡s certero a media distancia, sobre todo, 2014-11-28 19:35:4411/28: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Butler, Sanders, Pistonshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/central-sanders-pistons.html
The Bucks can move into first place in the Central Division tonight if they beat the Pistons and the Bulls lose on the road to the Celtics. It&#8217;s early, of course, but new coach Jason Kidd is making a case for Coach of the Year honors, though he&#8217;s receiving an assist from the arrival of [2014-11-28 11:35:4211/28: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Thanksgiving Editionhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/28/nba-player-power-rankings-thanksgiving-edition/
It&#039;s Thanksgiving season and you&#039;d be foolish not to be thankful for the incredible NBA season we&#039;ve had so far. Dark horse contender teams are rising left and right, while favorites are stuttering from the start. The Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors are two of the best te...2014-11-28 09:37:4411/27: Sir Charles In Charge- Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler Is 'Not A Star' http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/27/chicago-bulls-butler-star/
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler doesn&#039;t believe he&#039;s a star in the NBA yet, after Tom Thibodeau referenced him as one earlier this week Even though all signs point to Chicago Bulls&#039; guard Jimmy Butler as an emerging star in the NBA, the 25-year-old shooting guard simply...2014-11-27 12:38:1811/26: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Scola, Bucks, Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/central-bucks-butler.html
LeBron James still hasn&#8217;t hit his 30th birthday, which comes next month, but there&#8217;s evidence to suggest that he&#8217;s already past his prime, as Bleacher Report&#8217;s Ric Bucher examines. The four-time MVP hasn&#8217;t been able to carry the Cavs to the sort of performances they wer2014-11-26 14:35:5111/26: Hoops Habit- NBA: Chicago Bulls' Big Three Class Of The East?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/26/nba-chicago-bulls-big-three-class-east/
While the rest of the world was focusing on the Cleveland Cavaliers&#039; acquisition of LeBron James and Kevin Love, adding the pair to Kyrie Irving to form a new &#34;Big Three,&#34; the Chicago Bulls quietly assembled their own by very different means. A recovered Derrick Rose, rejuvenated a...2014-11-26 11:37:5511/26: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: MVP, Week 5http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/26/nba-awards-watch-mvp-week-5/
Welcome to Week 5 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each 2014-11-26 11:37:5511/26: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 15: Jimmy Butler scores 32, but Bulls fall in Denverhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/26/bulls-game-no-15-jimmy-butler-bulls-fall/
Despite theChicago Bullsfalling to 2-3 during this season&#039;s &#34;Circus Trip&#34;, Jimmy Butler continues to prove his worth to the Bulls organization with every performance. In his first three years in the NBA, Jimmy Butler scored 30 points ... zero times. During the first 15 games of ...2014-11-26 03:37:3111/26: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Jimmy Butler's Tough Life Has Prepared SF for NBA's Challengeshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/25/jimmy-butlers-tough-life-prepared-sf-nbas-challenges/
Jimmy Butler has been a revelation this season. Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau has loved Butler&#039;s defensive effort ever since he got into the league, and his offensive game has now blossomed after a summer spent at home. The Bulls would not be doing as well as they are without him on th2014-11-26 00:39:0411/25: Purple and Blues- Derrick Rose Returns, Jazz Fall Short Vs. Bullshttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/11/25/derrick-rose-returns-jazz-fall-short-vs-bulls/
Since being awarded the NBA&#039;s Most Valuable Player trophy in 2010-11, Derrick Rose has appeared in only 22% of possible Chicago Bulls games. But he&#039;d return from his latest injury in Utah against the Jazz, jumping out of the gate being responsible for 12 of the Bull...2014-11-25 23:38:2911/25: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Whiteside, Beal, Butler, Cavshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/eastern-whiteside-butler.html
League executives are confident that Bradley Beal will command a max extension from the Wizards, RealGM&#8217;s Shams Charania hears. Washington has made it known around the league that it intends to do whatever&#8217;s necessary to secure the shooting guard for the long term, Charania adds, echoing2014-11-25 23:35:5511/25: Mile High Maniac- NBA Preview - Game 14: Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggetshttp://milehighmaniac.com/2014/11/25/nba-preview-game-14-chicago-bulls-vs-denver-nuggets/
The Denver Nuggets are one of the hottest teams in the NBA all of sudden, even after starting out the season 1-6. Denver is coming off a 101-94 overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night, which wasn&#039;t the prettiest of games. Tonight the Nuggets host the Chicago Bulls at the Pepsi Cen2014-11-25 17:37:0011/25: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Butler, Knight, Grayhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/central-butler-knight.html
Few would have imagined that the Bucks, who had the worst record in the NBA last year, would have a better mark nearly a month into this season than LeBron James and the Cavs do, but that&#8217;s the case, with Milwaukee at 7-7, a half-game clear of 6-7 Cleveland. Still, it won&#8217;t be difficult 2014-11-25 15:35:5011/25: Hoops Habit- Bulls News: Coach Thibodeau Takes Tough Stance on Derrick Rosehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/25/bulls-news-coach-thibodeau-takes-tough-stance-derrick-rose/
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau took a tough stance on Derrick Rose After the Chicago Bulls 97-95 victory over the Utah Jazz in which Derrick Rose returned to play 25 minutes, coach Tom Thibodeau took a new, tougher stance in referring to Rose&#039;s comfort level and what he must do in order to .2014-11-25 12:39:0811/25: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 14: Bulls snap two-game slide behind Pau Gasol's 23 pointshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/25/bulls-game-no-14-bulls-snap-slide-pau-gasol/
Behind the returns of Pau Gasol and Derrick Rose on Monday night, theChicago Bullssnapped a two-game losing streak on Monday night in Salt Lake City to improve to 2-2 on their seven game &#34;Circus Trip&#34;. Sure, this may be stating the obvious, but theChicago Bullsare a completely diffe...2014-11-25 12:38:3611/24: Da Windy City- Jimmy Butler Showing That He Can Be Chicago Bulls' Next Starhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/24/jimmy-butler-showing-can-chicago-bulls-next-star/
Jimmy Butler says he doesn&#039;t hold any grudges towards the Chicago Bulls for not getting paid the money he is looking for. He also says he isn&#039;t working harder because of it. He is just doing what he always does, and he wants to be Chicago&#039;s next superstar leader. Jimmy Butler is pla..2014-11-24 22:36:5611/24: SLC Dunk- Chicago Bulls at Utah Jazz Game Preview: Gordon Hayward needs more helphttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/11/24/7278375/chicago-bulls-at-utah-jazz-game-preview-gordon-hayward-needs-more-help
Chicago Bulls (8-5) @ Utah Jazz (5-9)
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The Chicago Bulls were supposed to be the only legitimate preseason rival in the Eastern Conference to the LeBron Jameseses, I mean, Cleveland 2014-11-24 19:40:4211/24: SiriusXM Blog- NBA Today Week 4 recap: George Karl&#8217;s strong words for LeBronhttp://blog.siriusxm.com/2014/11/24/nba-today-week-4-recap-george-karls-strong-words-for-lebron/
Justin Termine recaps the fourthÂ week of the NBA season. George Karl made his SiriusXM NBA Radio debut this past Friday, and he didnât disappoint, bringing strong takes right from the start. While he called the Warriors the best roster in &#8230; Continued2014-11-24 15:36:5111/24: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Pau Gasol's Real Effect on Joakim Noahhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/24/chicago-bulls-pau-gasols-real-effect-joakim-noah/
Pau Gasol has had a profound effect on Joakim Noah and the Chicago Bulls, but it&#039;s not what you think When the Chicago Bulls announced that they&#039;d be bringing Pau Gasol in, I immediately went into a fantasy dream sequence where Derrick Rose got healthy, Jimmy Butler turned into a top-5 sh.2014-11-24 14:37:3611/24: The Hoops Manifesto- Missner&#8217;s Manifesto: Better To Be Lucky Than Badhttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/missners-manifesto-better-to-be-lucky-than-bad.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missners-manifesto-better-to-be-lucky-than-bad
The theory behind tanking in the NBA is that a team canât win unless it has a superstar. The best way to get a superstar is to draft one. The higher a teamâs draft pick, the better the chance to get a superstar. Anyone who read our dueling Hoops Manifesto draft remixes a couple of [&#8230;]2014-11-24 12:35:1911/24: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Injuries Starting To Take A Tollhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/24/chicago-bulls-weekly-injuries-starting-take-toll/
The Chicago Bulls began their annual West coast trip with a perfect 5-0 record on the road. And they improved on that mark with a 105-89 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 17. However, that trend came to an abrupt halt, as they concluded the week with consecutive losses to the Sacramen...2014-11-24 10:38:0111/23: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Jimmy Butler Proving His Worth by Stepping into Superstar Rolehttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/23/jimmy-butler-proving-worth-stepping-superstar-role/
The Chicago Bulls have flexed their bench depth early on this season, however, when it comes to playoff basketball they will need to have more components working at an efficient level. Jimmy Butler has stepped into the superstar role quite nicely though, and even if he is unlikely to keep up these k2014-11-23 20:37:5411/22: Rip City Project- Damian Lillard takes hard hit: Blazers/Bulls video lowlightshttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/11/22/damian-lillard-takes-hard-hit-blazersbulls-video-lowlights/
For a game that was over early, a lot happened in last night&#8217;s matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Chicago Bulls. Nicolas Batum returned from injury, Allen Crabbe (9 points) and Nikola Mirotic (24 points) scored career highs, and Damian Lillard laid a massive beat down in limite2014-11-22 09:37:4511/21: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 12: Bulls fall for the first time on the road in Sacramentohttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/21/bulls-game-no-12-bulls-fall-first-time-road-sacramento/
After six straight wins on the road to start the season, theChicago Bullssuffered their first setback away from home in the second game of the seven-game &#34;Circus Trip&#34; to theSacramento Kingson Thursday night. To sum up the Bulls&#039; frustrations in their 15-point loss to the Kings...2014-11-21 20:37:4511/21: HoopsRumors- Bulls Notes: Gasol, Butler, Point Guardshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/butler-point-guards.html
With Kirk Hinrich out indefinitely with a chest injury, the Bulls are hoping that Derrick Rose can return to action by this Monday, or else the team will consider signing another point guard, K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune reports (Twitter link). Rose has been sidelined with ankle woes leaving 2014-11-21 20:36:1511/21: Rip City Project- Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol, Kirk Hinrich out vs. Trail Blazershttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/11/21/derrick-rose-pau-gasol-kirk-hinrich-vs-trail-blazers/
K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune reports that Derrick Rose (hamstring), Pau Gasol (calf), and Kirk Hinrich (chest) will all miss tonight&#8217;s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Hinrich, Gasol and Rose all out vs. Portland. &#8212; K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 21, 2014 Rose&#38;r...2014-11-21 18:39:0311/21: Rip City Project- Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Chicago Bullshttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/11/21/trail-blazers-bulls-derrick-rose-pau-gasol-questionable/
Tonight at 7:30 p.m. PST, the Portland Trail Blazers welcome the Chicago Bulls to the Moda Center. The Trail Blazers look to add another home win to their total, where they are 7-1 on the season. The Bulls are coming their first road loss of the season in Sacramento last night and always present a h2014-11-21 18:39:0311/21: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Why The Bulls Didn't Extend Jimmy Butler http://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/21/bulls-didnt-extend-jimmy-butler/
My biggest question after the first three weeks of the season isn&#039;t about Derrick Rose&#039;s health, our shaky rebounding or Thibodeau&#039;s insistance on playing our starters extended minutes. It&#039;sWHY DID WE NOT EXTEND JIMMY BUTLER&#33;?&#33;?&#33;?&#33;?&#33;?&#33; I&#039;ve been racki2014-11-21 18:38:3711/21: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: 'Next Man Up' Continues To Be The Themehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/21/chicago-bulls-next-man-continues-theme/
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 105-89 despite the absences of Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol, once again showing how deep this team is compared to the version we have seen over past few years. Over the past two seasons, the Chicago Bulls have been forced to play without key players.2014-11-21 14:38:5511/21: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Week Fourhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/21/nba-player-power-rankings-week-four/
We&#039;ve almost had a full month of basketball. Isn&#039;t that amazing? The offseason seems so long ago, and now we&#039;re spoiled nightly with awesome games of NBA basketball to watch. We&#039;ve had top of the table teams clash and end up with blowouts (Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies)...2014-11-21 10:40:1011/20: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 5 Reasons They Are Elitehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/20/toronto-raptors-5-reasons-elite/
Which five reasons can be presented to prove that the Toronto Raptors are indeed an elite NBA team? The Toronto Raptors are currently sitting at 9-2 and are the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, which has surprised quite a few people. They were expected to be very good this year, but the...2014-11-20 16:39:5911/20: HoopsRumors- Offseason In Review: Chicago Bullshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/offseason-review-chicago-bulls.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of looking back at each teamâs offseason, from the end of the playoffs in June right up until opening night. Trades, free agent signings, draft picks, contract extensions, option decisions, camp invitees, and more will be covered, as we examine the moves each franchi2014-11-20 15:36:1111/20: A Royal Pain- Game Preview: Kings (6-5) vs. Bulls (8-3)http://aroyalpain.com/2014/11/20/game-preview-kings-6-5-vs-bulls-8-3/
The Kings are still above .500 The Kings are still above .500 The Kings are still above .500 Keep telling yourself that. It helps. I didn&#8217;t like how the Kings played in Tuesday night&#8217;s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. It didn&#8217;t help that neither DeMarcus Cousins nor Ru...2014-11-20 13:42:0411/20: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Can Jimmy Butler Help Them Win A Championship?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/20/chicago-bulls-can-jimmy-butler-help-win-championship/
The Chicago Bulls have had trouble getting traction this year, but after the decimation of the Clippers to start the Circus Trip, it looks like they may have found their rhythm. And however the Bulls have played, Jimmy Butler&#8217;s breakout has been consistent. It&#8217;s time to start wondering i2014-11-20 11:40:3911/20: Moxyball.com- Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/20 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 20 | FanDuel Lineup Tips for November 20http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/20/daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1120-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-20-fanduel-lineup-tips-november-20/
Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks, Tips and Advice for November 20, 2014 (11/20) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Nov 20, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuel, DraftKings or Draftster league or contest! Another great night for our hero lineu2014-11-20 09:44:5111/20: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Early Season Contenders vs Pretenders http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/20/early-nba-contenders-and-pretender/
A month into the 2014-15 season, we take a look at the NBA&#039;s pretender and Contenders by analyzing the top-10 teams in the league We are a month into the 2014-15 NBA season and the teams of the association are slowly beginning to reveal themselves, separating themselves from the contenders...2014-11-20 09:40:2711/19: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Rondo, Kidd, Butler, Sixershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/eastern-butler-sixers.html
Executives from around the league tell Howard Beck of Bleacher Report that Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge has remained resolute with them that he won&#8217;t trade Rajon Rondo at this point. Still, many of those execs think the Celtics are in a position in which they simply m2014-11-19 20:36:0811/19: Da Windy City- Jimmy Butler's Price Keeps Going Up After Each Gamehttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/19/jimmy-butlers-price-keeps-going-game/
A few weeks ago, Jimmy Butler rejected a Chicago Bulls contract offer that averaged $11 million per year. Butler is gambling that he will have a good enough year to get a monster deal. So far, it looks like a good bet for him. Jimmy Butler and the Chicago Bulls had a Halloween deadline to come up ..2014-11-19 16:39:2511/19: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: MVP, Week 4http://hoopshabit.com/?p=81630
Welcome to Week 4 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes with season-long projections&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each and every week of NBA action. Last week, Chris Bosh 2014-11-19 09:40:4411/18: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: West, Draft, Butler, Jacksonhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/draft-butler-jackson.html
Delonte West has been released by the Shanghai Sharks after making only four appearances for the team, Sam Amick of USA TodayÂ writes. West had played for the Clippers&#8216; summer league squad this year but was unable to secure a training camp invite. The 31-year-old guard had hoped to play his wa2014-11-18 22:36:0511/18: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls Flex Bench Depth Against Clippers, Remain Undefeated on Roadhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/18/chicago-bulls-flexed-bench-depth-clippers-remain-undefeated-road/
Whenever Billy Crystal and Jesse Jackson are in the house, you know it is going to be a heck of a show. The Chicago Bulls did not disappoint at the Staples Center, and they showed off their team&#039;s depth in a 105-89 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers despite playing without starters Derrick R2014-11-18 13:41:0811/18: Dunking with Wolves- Around the NBA: Cavs lose to Nuggets, shorthanded Bulls beat Clippershttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/11/18/around-nba-cavs-lose-nuggets-shorthanded-bulls-beat-clippers/
It was a strange Monday in the NBA. For as much as the league&#039;s newest super-team had struggled right off the bat this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers had won four games in a row. None were impressive, really, but there was no way that LeBron James and Co. were going to lose at home, to one ...2014-11-18 10:41:3911/18: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 11: Balanced scoring in a dominant effort to start the "Circus Trip"http://dawindycity.com/2014/11/18/bulls-game-11-balanced-scoring/
No Derrick Rose, no Pau Gasol, no problem for theChicago Bulls in their impressive 16-point victory over theLos Angeles Clipperson Monday night to begin their renowned &#34;Circus Trip&#34;: an eight-game road trip during the month of November, while the famous Ringling Brothers Circus takes place..2014-11-18 10:39:2911/18: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Naysayers- RELAXhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/18/raptors-naysayers/
Toronto Raptors Naysayers- RELAX The Toronto Raptors are okay. NBA fans and analysts who were burying them after their nationally televised game in the United States can take a page fromAaron Rodgers when had a similar message for Packers&#039; fans after fretting their start: relax. R-E-L-A-X (and.2014-11-18 07:38:0911/17: Shaw Sports- The Baseline: Rose&#8217;s comments, Duncan and Kobe milestones, NBA blowouts & morehttp://shawsports.net/the-baseline-roses-comments-duncan-and-kobe-milestones-nba-blowouts-more/
Another exciting week of NBA basketball is in the books. The Baseline with Cal Lee and Warren Shaw break down the week that was in the association. This week we discuss:
Derrick Rose: Is he mentally &#8220;good to go&#8221; to help Chicago make a championship run? Can they still be championship eli2014-11-17 11:36:4911/17: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Early Season Success Will Be Tested With Upcoming Road Triphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/17/chicago-bulls-weekly-early-season-success-will-tested-upcoming-road-trip/
The Chicago Bulls had quite an interesting week, as Derrick Rose came under media scrutiny for comments he made about looking at his life beyond basketball with regards to his mental approach towards sitting out games this season. But as you can imagine within a tight-knit group, all of those around2014-11-17 10:40:3911/17: Moxyball.com- Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/17 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 17 | FanDuel Lineup Tips for November 17http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/17/daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1117-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-17-fanduel-lineup-tips-november-17/
Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks, Tips and Advice for November 17, 2014 (11/17) &#124; DFS Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; tips for Nov 17, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuel, DraftKings or Draftster league or contest! Yesterday&#8217;s NBA Daily Fantasy Basketball Pi2014-11-17 09:44:1911/16: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Butler, Marion, Harrishttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/central-harris-drummond.html
With restricted free agency looming next summer, Jimmy Butler has emerged asÂ a solid two-way player for the Bulls, reports Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com. Butler has maintained a re**** as a solid defender since he entered the league, but he has shownÂ a potent offensive game this season, inc2014-11-16 10:36:1611/16: Moxyball.com- Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/16 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 16 | FanDuel Lineup Tips for November 16http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/16/daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1116-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-16-fanduel-lineup-tips-november-16/
Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks, Tips and Advice for November 16, 2014 (11/16) &#124; DFS Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; tips for Nov 16, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuel, DraftKings or Draftster league or contest! Yesterday&#8217;s NBA Daily Fantasy Basketball Pi2014-11-16 04:44:0911/15: Ink on Indy- Scola, Hill Power Pacers To Victory Over Bullshttp://inkonindy.com/2014/11/15/scola-hill-power-pacers-victory-bulls/
Chicago, IL - The Indiana Pacers were looking to get back on track on the road tonight against the Chicago Bulls after a disappointing loss last night at home against the Denver Nuggets. Despite the injuries and overall expectations from the media, the Pacers were able to pull off a 99-90 victory ov2014-11-15 23:37:0911/15: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Derrick Rose-less Chicago Bulls Fail Against Short-Handed Indiana Pacers http://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/15/derrick-rose-less-chicago-bulls-fail-short-handed-indiana-pacers/
The Chicago Bulls faced the short-handed Indiana Pacers Saturday night at the United Center, and they could not handle their visitors in a 99-90 loss. Next week Chicago goes on an extended Western Conference road trip, but it is not yet clear if Derrick Rose will play at all. The point guard was not2014-11-15 22:40:5211/15: Fully Clips- Matchup of the Night - J.J. Redick vs Jimmy Butlerhttp://fullyclips.com/2014/11/15/j-j-redick-vs-jimmy-butler/
Editor&#039;s Note: Welcome toour brand new series Matchup of the Night&#33; In this series, we&#8217;ll be examining the best matchupthroughout Clippers matchups. Matchup: Jimmy Butler vs. J.J. Redick Two years ago, I fell in love with Jimmy Butler. At the time, he was a bench-dweller just out of M2014-11-15 21:41:5411/15: Moxyball.com- Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/15 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 15 | FanDuel Lineup Tips for November 15http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/15/daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1115-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-15-fanduel-lineup-tips-november-15/
Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks, Tips and Advice for November 15, 2014 (11/15) &#124; DFS Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; tips for Nov 15, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuel, DraftKings or Draftster league or contest! Yesterday&#8217;s NBA Daily Fantasy Basketball Pi2014-11-15 02:45:2211/14: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Week Threehttp://hoopshabit.com/?p=80047
Another electrifying week of NBA basketball has come and gone&#33; This week, we saw individual records broken, previously seemingly invincible teams looking vulnerable, and more regression to the mean with team and individual performances. The Cleveland Cavaliers started to get their season back on2014-11-14 09:40:0811/14: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA: Every Team's Biggest Early Season Disappointmenthttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/14/nba-every-teams-disappointment-early/
After digesting roughly seven games this season, here is each NBA team&#039;s biggest early season disappointment We&#039;re about a month into the 2014-15 NBA season, and we still don&#039;t know what each team is. We know what they have the potential to be or what we expect them to be, but...2014-11-14 08:40:1911/14: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 9: Derrick Rose's hamstring injury overshadows win against Torontohttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/14/bulls-game-9-win-derrick-rose-hammy/
In the second true test for theChicago Bullsthis season, the Bulls were on their way to their seventh win in nine games after a wonderful second-half performance on the road against ascorching-hotToronto Raptorsbunch on the road. Then, the franchise tweaked his left hamstring late in the game. Is...2014-11-14 08:39:3211/14: Hoops Habit- Derrick Rose: Bulls Must Not Repeat Mistakes from 2011-12http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/14/derrick-rose-bulls-must-repeat-mistakes-2011-12/
Just nine games into the 2014-15 NBA regular season, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has already been struck by a rush of leg-related injuries. On the heels of a pair of sprained ankles, Rose left Chicago&#039;s 100-93 win over the Toronto Raptors on November 13 with yet another issue. Acc...2014-11-14 07:40:1111/13: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls Trend Watch: Week 2http://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/13/chicago-bulls-trend-watch-week-2/
Another week, another 4 games in the book. The Bulls once again went 3-1 this week, let&#039;s take a look at what&#039;s trends are sticking around through the second week of the season. Team Trends The block party continued in Chicago through week 2. The Bulls have moved down to 4th in overall b..2014-11-13 17:41:2611/13: Sports Injury Alert- Bulls Injury Update: Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler listed as 'probable' for Thursday's game against the Raptorshttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/11/bulls-injury-update-derrick-rose-jimmy.html
Chicago Bulls guards&nbsp;Derrick Rose&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jimmy Butler&nbsp;are officially ruled as 'probable' for tomorrow night's TNT showdown versus the Toronto Raptors, reports Yahoo's Marc Spears.&nbsp;The Bulls list guards Derrick Rose (both ankle sprains) and Jimmy Butler (left thumb sprain) as pr2014-11-13 14:36:4811/13: The Hoops Manifesto- What Happened To Being Like Mike?http://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/what-happened-to-being-like-mike.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-happened-to-being-like-mike
(James Harden by Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports) &#160; It wasn&#8217;t so long ago that the shooting guard position on the basketball court was the spot that all ballers aspired to play. Â It was the &#8216;rock star&#8217; position on the floor, made that way, of course, because of the transcende2014-11-13 09:35:1411/11: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 8: Derrick Rose returns, starters play together for the first time in winhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/11/bulls-game-no-8-derrick-rose-returns/
After missing four of the last five games due to a pair of sprained ankles, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose returned in fantastic fashion. Rose led all scorers with 24 points in his return to the starting lineup in a 102-91 Bulls victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night in Chicago. ..2014-11-11 11:39:4511/10: The Basketball Junkie- 2014-15 NBA Power Rankings: Week 3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/Q1dhQbSoUJ4/2014-15-nba-power-rankings-week-3.html
The NBA season is young and there are plenty of surprises. One example, the Kings have more wins than the Spurs and Cavs.Combined.With that said, here are my Week 3 NBA Power Rankings:1. Memphis Grizzlies (Record: 6-1, Last Week: 6): I tend to be higher on the Grizzlies than most, but they are ofte2014-11-10 17:36:4411/10: HoopsRumors- 2015 Free Agent Power Rankingshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/2015-free-agent-power-rankings.html
Tough choices. Those are what define the 2015 Hoops Rumors Free Agent Power Rankings amid a stacked class of potential free agents. Greg Monroe was fifth on last year&#8217;s final Free Agent Power Rankings, but the number of players in front of him has doubled this year. Next summer is a long time 2014-11-10 15:36:1411/10: Dairyland Express- Week In Review: Milwaukee Bucks Showing Signs Of Growthhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/11/10/milwaukee-bucks-week-review-113-119/
In a new segment here on Dairyland Express, yours truly will be taking you down memory lane every Monday, reviewing the week that was with the Milwaukee Bucks. Any of you can look up Jabari Parker&#039;s stat line Saturday night against Memphis, I get that. What I&#039;m hoping to do is give a...2014-11-10 14:45:5411/10: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Team Continues Winning Ways In Absence Of Key Players http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/10/chicago-bulls-weekly-team-continues-winning-ways-absence-key-players/
Welcome to the most recent edition of Chicago Bulls Weekly. Despite the fact that the Bulls have been forced to use different lineups with both Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah missing games, the team continues to thrive. Thanks to the depth of their frontcourt, along with Jimmy Butler taking over th...2014-11-10 10:41:1711/9: Crossover Chronicles- CC Power Rankings: New Years&#8217; Dayhttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/cc-power-rankings-new-years-day.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cc-power-rankings-new-years-day
It twasÂ the second week of the season. And all through the house, not a creature is stirring, except Kobe Bryant&#8216;s ego and his delusional belief the Lakers can win a championship this year. Yes, it is that time. Even with everyone moving past the beginning at 0-0, we have a decent idea of who2014-11-09 11:44:4111/9: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: What Have We Learned So Far?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/09/chicago-bulls-learned-far/
At the time of this writing, the Chicago Bulls have won five of their first seven games. And even more important, a few of those wins have come with Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Jimmy Butler missing at least one game. Of course, it is way too early to get excited due to the small volume of games th2014-11-09 10:40:3411/8: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Featured Feedbackhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/hoops-rumors-featured-feedback-19.html
We value your input on the news we cover here at Hoops Rumors. Thatâs why weâre passing along some of the best insight from the comments on our posts and on theÂ Hoops Rumors Facebook page. Share your reaction to and insight on the news and rumors around the league, and youâll have a chance to2014-11-08 14:36:1011/8: Sports Injury Alert- Bulls Injury Update: Aaron Brooks said he's 'hopeful' for tonight's game against the Celticshttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/11/bulls-injury-update-aaron-brooks-said.html
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday by the score of 118-115. The win improved the Bulls to 5-1 on the season, first in the Central Division. The Bulls were lead by Mike Dunleavy, who had 27 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the floor. Jimmy Butler added 23 points, seven rebou2014-11-08 12:36:5411/8: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Mo Williams A Good Pickuphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/08/fantasy-basketball-mo-williams-good-pickup/
Here are some news and notes from Friday night when it comes tofantasy basketball. It was a rough one for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Point guard Ricky Rubio injured his left ankle during the second quarter of the team&#8217;s overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings. Here&#039;s what beat writer J...2014-11-08 11:40:3411/8: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 6: Mike Dunleavy's hot shooting night leads Bulls to fourth-straight winhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/08/bulls-game-6-mike-dunleavy/
While passing the 10,000 point barrier in his 13-year career, Mike Dunleavy led the Chicago Bulls to a rather close victory over the NBA&#039;s worst team (on purpose) on Friday night in Philadelphia against the Michael Carter-Williams, Joel Embiid and Nerlens Noel-less 76ers. In Game 3 of th...2014-11-08 11:39:2911/8: Moxyball.com- Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/8 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 8 | FanDuel Lineup Tips for November 8http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/08/daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-118-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-8-fanduel-lineup-tips-november-8/
Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks, Tips and Advice for November 8, 2014 (11/8) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; tips for Nov 8, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuelÂ and DraftKings league or contest! In case you missed our Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks2014-11-08 09:44:2911/7: Moxyball.com- Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/7 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 7 | FanDuel Lineup Tips for November 7http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/07/daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-117-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-7-fanduel-lineup-tips-november-7/
Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks, Tips and Advice for November 7, 2014 (11/7) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; tips for Nov 7, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuelÂ and DraftKings league or contest! In case you missed our Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks2014-11-07 06:44:3911/6: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 5: All five starters score in double figures, Bulls win third straighthttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/06/bulls-game-5-starters-double-figures/
Behind a 45-point performance from the starting front-court of Taj Gibson and Pau Gasol, a 41-minute, stat-sheet stuffing night from Jimmy Butler and the return of Derrick Rose to the starting lineup, theChicago Bullswon their third straight game and improved their record to 4-1 with a victory over 2014-11-06 10:40:1811/6: Dairyland Express- Bulls Make Themselves At Home, Beat Milwaukee Bucks 95-86http://dairylandexpress.com/2014/11/06/bulls-make-home-beat-milwaukee-bucks-95-86/
The Milwaukee Bucks had things rolling in the first half Wednesday night, hanging 53 points on the vaunted Chicago Bulls&#8217; defense at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. But the Bulls (4-1) did what good defensive teams do&#8212;they adjusted. And the Bucks (2-3) did what young teams do when vete...2014-11-06 04:44:0911/5: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls Trend Watch: Week 1 http://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/05/chicago-bulls-trend-watch-week-1/
Greetings Bulls fans&#33; We&#039;re a week into the season and while some of the stats may be a cause of small sample size I thought it was time to take a look at some emerging team and player trends. The Bulls have played 4 games so far, after a week of play, this is what&#039;s standing out to me2014-11-05 22:41:1211/5: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls Rumors: Ray Allen Sighting in Chicagohttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/05/chicago-bulls-rumors-ray-allen-sighting-chicago/
Let the speculation start up again with the Chicago Bulls and Ray Allen. There has been a sighting of Ray Allen in town. https://twitter.com/WaddleandSilvy/status/530095291958329345 It doesn&#039;t mean too much since some people like to go out to the city for a bit, but when there had been ru...2014-11-05 17:41:4011/5: Right Down Euclid- I Blame LeBron Jameshttp://kingjamesgospel.com/2014/11/05/blame-lebron-james/
So far the Cleveland Cavaliers have not looked good. I blame LeBron James&#33; Important to note that this is not a knee jerk reaction or a belief that all is lost. Instead watching the first three games of the season has given pause for concern. Even before that, during the pre-season, there have b2014-11-05 11:41:2411/5: HoopsRumors- Teams With The Most Roster Stabilityhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/teams-roster-stability.html
The two most po**** picksÂ to win the NBA title are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to the number of players they return from last season. The new-look Cavs only have five players left over from last year&#8217;s lottery team, as the return of LeBron James sparked a cascade of moveme2014-11-05 11:35:5711/5: Baller Mind Frame- Magic Lose 98-90 to Bulls, Fall 0-4http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/05/magic-lose-98-90-bulls-fall-0-4/
Four games into the season, the Orlando Magic find themselves saddled to a 0-4 start. The theme of the season with exception to the game versus the New Orleans Pelicans so far has been: start strong in the first half, meltdown in the third quarter, come up short in the fourth. The night looked promi2014-11-05 10:44:3511/5: Moxyball.com- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/5 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 5 | FanDuel Lineup Tips for November 5http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/05/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-115-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-5-fanduel-lineup-tips-november-5/
Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks, Tips and Advice for November 5, 2014 (11/5) &#124; DFS Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; tips for Nov 5, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuelÂ and DraftKings league or contest! Another successful night in NBA DFS action for us at Moxyball. We2014-11-05 08:45:1911/5: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 4: More starting lineup confusion in 98-90 win over Orlandohttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/05/bulls-game-4-lineup-confusion/
No Derrick Rose for the second straight game. No Joakim Noah because of flu-like symptoms. No idea who would start for theChicago Bullson Tuesday night against theOrlando Magic. The result? A 98-90 victory for the Bulls to improve their record to 3-1 on the season. Tuesday night was supposed to b...2014-11-05 08:40:1811/5: Red Rock Basketball.com- Buy Low/Sell High: November 4th, 2014 &#8212; Kawhi Leonardhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/buy-lowsell-high-november-4th-2014-kawhi-leonard/
A lot of what goes into building a winning fantasy basketball squad is maximizing value, whether that be buy grabbing sleepers in the draft, being savvy on the waiver wire (which you can read about in my All Wired UpÂ and Deep DivingÂ articles, and by achieving the goal of all stock brokers world wi2014-11-05 05:43:5811/5: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Thunder, Durant, Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/thunder-durant-butler.html
Let&#8217;s take a look at some news and notes from around the Association late on this Tuesday night: The injury-plagued Thunder might just become a &#8220;cautionary tale of prudence&#8221; this season, writes Scott Stinson of the National Post. Stinson argues that, in today&#8217;s NBA, a caveat 2014-11-05 00:36:0711/5: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic roughed up in loss to Bullshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-roughed-up-in-loss-to-bulls.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-roughed-up-in-loss-to-bulls
Nikola Vucevic had things pretty easy in the first half. Pau Gasol was not able to keep Vucevic from getting to his spots and working to put the ball in the basket. Here was Vucevic showing all the improvement and all the wrinkles added to his game over the summer that has made him the [&#8230;]2014-11-05 00:35:0811/4: Da Windy City- Jimmy Butler's Gamble On Himself May Make The Chicago Bulls Payhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/04/jimmy-butler-gamble-may-make-chicago-bulls-pay/
Jimmy Butler and the Chicago Bulls could not come to an agreement on a contract extension last Friday. That means that Butler becomes a restricted free agent at the end of this season. Butler is betting that he has a great season. If he wins that bet, the Bulls will be the ones paying. Jimmy Butler.2014-11-04 13:40:0111/4: Moxyball.com- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/4 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 4 | FanDuel Lineup for November 4http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/04/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-114-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-4-fanduel-lineup-november-4/
Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks and Advice for November 4, 2014 (11/4) &#124; DFS Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; tips for Nov 4, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuelÂ and DraftKings league or contest! Regardless of which team you played, it was a good night for our Novemb2014-11-04 10:45:1011/4: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Magic vs Bulls: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictionshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/04/magic-vs-bulls-tv-schedule-live-stream-time-predictions/
8:00 PM ET, November 4, 2014 United Center, Chicago, IL Coverage: CSNC Live Stream: NBA League Pass The Orlando Magic will be stumbling into the United Center tonight losing three straight games to open the season. The Chicago Bulls will be looking to make it 4 straight to open up th...2014-11-04 10:41:3311/4: Believe The Hype- Episode 225 &#8211; Klayters gonna Klaytehttp://believethehypenba.com/2014/11/05/episode-225-klayters-gonna-klayte/
On today&#8217;s episode of Believe The Hype, Tom &#38; Benyam chat about all the major talking points from the first week of NBA action. The boys discuss Chris Bosh &#38; Klay Thompson&#8216;s Player of the Week winning performances &#38; how &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2014-11-04 09:44:4011/4: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Thriving Early In Spite Of Injurieshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/04/chicago-bulls-weekly-thriving-early-spite-injuries/
Although it is just the first week of the season, the Chicago Bulls have already had their fair share of ups and downs. In the first game of the 2014-15 campaign, the Bulls notched their first road win, spoiling Derek Fisher&#039;s debut as an NBA coach. They followed that up with a loss to the L...2014-11-04 09:40:5711/4: Sports Injury Alert- Bulls Injury Update: Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson and Jimmy Butler are listed as "probable" for tonighthttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/11/bulls-injury-update-derrick-rose-taj.html
Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson and Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls have already been dealing with injuries through the early NBA season, but they are all listed as "probable" for tonight's game against the Orlando Magic. So far, the Bulls have yet to play a game with an entirely healthy roster.Deja V2014-11-04 09:37:0411/4: Red Rock Basketball.com- Buy Low/Sell High: November 4th, 2014 â€” Kawhi Leonardhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/YqbW-B0kGvI/
A lot of what goes into building a winning fantasy basketball squad is maximizing value, whether that be buy grabbing sleepers in the draft, being savvy on the waiver wire (which you can read about in my All Wired UpÂ and Deep DivingÂ articles, and by achieving the goal of all stock brokers world wi2014-11-04 06:44:1911/3: HoopsRumors- Poll: Which Extension Is Most Team-Friendly?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/which-extension-friendly.html
Teams around the NBAÂ combined to hand out more than $450MM in rookie scale extensions this year, as Chuck Myron of Hoops Rumors recently noted.Â Such a high figure isn&#8217;t overly surprisingÂ given the number of eligible candidates that there were, and the total would have been much higherÂ if y2014-11-03 20:36:0111/3: Pickin' Splinters- Cleveland sneaks out a victory in first battle against Chicagohttp://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=39403
Friday night actually felt like the first battle, however small, of a bloody war between superpowers. These teams channeled the best (and worst) of themselves and delivered an OT romp that, eventually, netted Cleveland its first win of the redux-LeBron era. The game also delivered a controversial ca2014-11-03 19:36:5711/3: Crossover Chronicles- Jimmy Butler&#8217;s true worthhttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/jimmy-butlers-true-worth.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jimmy-butlers-true-worth
Shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler for the Chicago Bulls will officially be a restricted free agent this summer. The deadline for contract extensions passed on Friday, and the Bulls decided to take their chances when Butler heads to free agency in the summer of 2015. This year will be the hig2014-11-03 18:44:3611/3: Hoops Habit- Derrick Rose Injury: Latest Setback No Reason For Panichttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/03/derrick-rose-injury-latest-setback-reason-panic/
Stop me if you&#039;ve heard this one before: Derrick Rose is out with an injury. In a highly anti**** matchup between two new rivals last Friday, the Chicago Bulls squared off with the Cleveland Cavaliers in a potential Eastern Conference Finals preview. It was a tremendous game, with Rose lo...2014-11-03 14:40:3511/3: Shaw Sports- The Baseline: Breaking down the first week of the NBAhttp://shawsports.net/the-baseline-breaking-down-the-first-week-of-the-nba/
Finally, the NBA season has started for real and The Baseline is here to break down all the action this season discussing the major front line topics. On this week&#8217;s episode Cal Lee and Warren Shaw discuss:
We breakdown the draft class of 2011 as the contract extension deadline passes. Klay T2014-11-03 13:37:2411/3: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler is a man on a missionhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/03/chicago-bulls-sg-jimmy-butler-man-mission/
Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler made his return on Saturday to the court after a bunch of reports that he could take a bit longer with the thumb injury. He came back and looked solid in his first game of the season. He looked like a man on a mission. The Bulls may have found another option to ...2014-11-03 12:41:4711/3: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings: Grading Each Team's Opening Weekhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/03/nba-power-rankings-grading-teams-opening-week/
Our NBA Power Rankings take a look at the first week to hand out some team grades After the first full week of the 2014-15 NBA season, we&#039;ve learned a bit about each team. We&#039;ve got surprise teams like the Sacramento Kings that have survived a brutal opening stretch, teams that haven...2014-11-03 11:43:2611/3: Hoops Habit- Jimmy Butler: Did He Make The Right Choice In Rejecting Bulls' Offer?http://hoopshabit.com/?p=75800
Jimmy Butler was the best player on the floor for the Chicago Bulls during the preseason before he sprained his left thumb against the Charlotte Hornets on Oct. 19. But in spite of how well Butler was playing prior to his injury, he and the Bulls were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term deal2014-11-03 09:40:2411/3: Sir Charles In Charge- Morten's Monday Morning Column: NBA Contract Extensionshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/03/mortens-monday-contract-nba/
In today&#039;s installment of his column, Morten Jensen recaps the NBA rookie contract extension deadline that came and went this past weekend The October 31st deadline for extensions off NBA rookie contracts came and went with some surprises, most notably Ricky Rubio getting $56 million over ...2014-11-03 02:40:3811/2: isportsweb.com- Minnesota Timberwolves: Looking at the first week of gameshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/oZs9-6h26_Y/
The Minnesota Timberwolves end the first week of the regular season with one win and two losses. The two losses were against teams that made the playoffs in the Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies, while the one win came against the weak Detroit Pistons. All of the Timberwolves games this week were 2014-11-02 21:44:3411/2: HoopsRumors- Week In Review: 10/27/14-11/2/14http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/review-102714-11214.html
NBA teams combined to hand out more than $450MM in rookie scale extensions this year, based on estimates of the maximum salaries that Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are set to receive and the outcome of incentive clauses for a number of others. A total of nine players out of 21 who were eligible to 2014-11-02 17:35:5911/2: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Garnett, Butler, Pistonshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/eastern-garnett-pistons.html
Retirement talks have surrounded Kevin Garnett over the past few seasons but he is still motivated to remain a key contributor for the Nets, writes Paul Flannery of SB Nation.Â Â &#8220;I feel good about this year like I did last year,&#8221; Garnett said. &#8220;But obviously, I have a little bit o2014-11-02 15:36:0811/2: Red Rock Basketball.com- The Triple Ones â€” Jeff Teague â€” November 1st, 2014http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/1bsndAn1ZEw/
If you listen to the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast enough, you would have heard bang on about guys who can average one three-pointer, one steal, and one block per game &#8212; of which there were only two players last season, Paul Millsap and Wesley Johnson. The reason I am so focused on that 2014-11-02 13:44:2611/2: Red Rock Basketball.com- The Triple Ones &#8212; Jeff Teague &#8212; November 1st, 2014http://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/the-triple-ones-jeff-teague-november-1st-2014/
If you listen to the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast enough, you would have heard bang on about guys who can average one three-pointer, one steal, and one block per game &#8212; of which there were only two players last season, Paul Millsap and Wesley Johnson. The reason I am so focused on that 2014-11-02 12:44:2711/2: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 3: Jimmy Butler returns, hits winning free throwshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/02/bulls-game-3-jimmy-butler-returns/
On Wednesday of this past week,Chicago Bullshead coach announced that shooting guard Jimmy Butler would miss 2-4 weeks with a sprained left thumb. On Saturday night, Butler scored 24 points and hit two free throws to give the Bulls their second victory in three games. Bulls fans got some rather b...2014-11-02 10:39:2811/2: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Rondo, Harris, Larkin, Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/eastern-harris-butler.html
Whether they decide to keep him or trade him, the Celtics are convinced that Rajon Rondo is back to normal, reports Jenny Dial Creech of The Houston Chronicle.Â Â Rondo, who had 4 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists Saturday in a loss to the Rockets, played in just 30 games last season because of an A2014-11-02 10:36:0011/1: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls pull off the 106-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolveshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/01/chicago-bulls-minnesota-timberwolves-recap-2/
Heading into Saturday night&#039;s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, there was more uncertainty about players&#039; statuses for the Chicago Bulls than any team would want. Jimmy Butler has been questionable to playwith asprained left thumb. BothTaj Gibson and Derrick Rose sprained their l...2014-11-01 23:41:2511/1: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls lose home opener to Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, 114-108http://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/31/chicago-bulls-versus-cleveland-cavaliers-recap-3/
There was a lot of anti**** surrounding the Chicago Bulls&#039; home opener Halloween night. Chicago fans would finally get to watch Derrick Rose compete at home in a competition that counts, but what caused even more anti**** was the fact the Bulls were hosting LeBron James and the Clevelan2014-11-01 20:41:0211/1: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Bulls vs Timberwolves: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictionhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/11/01/bulls-vs-timberwolves-tv-schedule-live-stream-time-prediction/
8:00 PM ET, November 1, 2014 Target Center, Minneapolis, MN Coverage: NBATV Live Stream: NBA League Pass The Chicago Bulls arecoming off of an overtime loss to the Cavaliers and got a little scare when Derrick Rose came down funny and had to head to the locker room. He turned his ankle, but ...2014-11-01 17:41:0811/1: Sports Injury Alert- Bulls Injury Update: Derrick Rose's X-rays were negative, hopeful for tonight's game http://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/11/bulls-injury-update-derrick-roses-x.html
Despite spraining his left ankle during his team's 114-108 overtime loss to the Cavaliers on Friday, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose hopes to play Saturday in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. The injury occurred during the second quarter when Rose landed on the foot of Kyrie Irving follo2014-11-01 14:37:0111/1: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 2: Derrick Rose tweaks ankle in overtime losshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/11/01/bulls-game-no-2-derrick-rose-ankle/
[socials] [score league=&#34;nba&#34; team=&#34;cavaliers&#34; city=&#34;cleveland&#34; score=&#34;114&#34; teamlogo=&#34;cavaliers&#34; teamb=&#34;bulls&#34; cityb=&#34;chicago&#34; scoreb=&#34;108&#34; teamlogob=&#34;bulls&#34;][/score] From the shades of the 2012 playoffs,...2014-11-01 10:39:3011/1: HoopsRumors- $450MM+ Committed In Rookie Scale Extensionshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/committed-rookie-extensions.html
NBA teams combined to hand out more than $450MM in rookie scale extensions this year, based on estimates of the maximum salaries that Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are set to receive and the outcome of incentive clauses for several others. That total and the nine players who signed extensions excee2014-11-01 09:36:1011/1: HoopsRumors- Jimmy Butler Rejects $11MM Salaries From Bullshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/butler-rejects-salaries.html
The Bulls made extension proposals that would have given Jimmy Butler salaries that averaged $11MM a year, but the swingman turned them down, reports K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. The sides failed to reach a deal before this evening&#8217;s 11:00pm Central extension deadline, so Butler is set2014-11-01 01:36:0110/31: Right Down Euclid- Cavs Vs Bulls: Three Things to Watchhttp://kingjamesgospel.com/2014/10/31/cavs-vs-bulls-three-things-watch/
The Cleveland Cavaliers failed to fulfill the hoopla of pre-game yesterday versus the New York Knicks. In game the team struggled on both ends of the floor and now they go up against the Chicago Bulls, the team many assume will compete with the Cavs in the Eastern Conference. We take a look at Ca...2014-10-31 19:42:1310/31: Hoops Habit- Jimmy Butler Rejects Bulls' Final Contract Offerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/31/jimmy-butler-rejects-bulls-final-contract-offer/
Jimmy Butler has rejected the Chicago Bulls&#039; last contract extension offer. The Chicago Bulls have been talking about a contract extension with Jimmy Butler for the majority of the offseason, but according to Yahoo Sports&#039; Adrian Wojnarowski it won&#039;t be happening. Butler has report...2014-10-31 18:40:2710/31: HoopsRumors- Extension Rumors: Rubio, Knight, Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/extension-rumors-knight.html
Tonight&#8217;s 11:00pm Central deadline for rookie scale extensions is fast closing in. Here&#8217;s the latest on talks around the league, with any additional updates that come in throughout the evening added to the top: The Wolves are now willing to go higher than $52MM in four-year offers to Ric2014-10-31 17:35:5310/31: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: 5 Telling Numbers from Opening Night Destruction of Knickshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/31/chicago-bulls-5-telling-numbers-opening-night-destruction-knicks/
The Chicago Bulls crushed the New York Knicks on opening night...here are five telling numbers from the game. The Chicago Bulls decimation of the New York Knicks was so complete that even La La might have been having second thoughts as to whether her husband, Carmelo Anthony, made the right choice .2014-10-31 13:40:4610/31: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls, Jimmy Butler Far Apart on Contract Extensionhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/31/chicago-bulls-jimmy-butler-far-apart-contract-extension/
The Chicago Bulls have one of the deepest rosters in the NBA. Thus, there aren&#039;t many scenarios in which a single fracture in the rotation wouldmake-or-break the future of the organization. In many eyes, one of the few pieces who simply cannot be lost is shooting guard Jimmy Butler. Accor...2014-10-31 13:40:4610/31: HoopsRumors- Extension Rumors: Rubio, Leonard, Thompsonhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/extension-rumors-leonard-thompson.html
The 11:00pm Central deadline for rookie-scale extensions is only about half a day away, and there&#8217;s sure to be action in the hours ahead as decisions loom for the remaining eligible players.Â Here&#8217;s the latest as of this morning: Ricky Rubio is more likely than not to sign an extension w2014-10-31 11:36:2010/30: Hoops Habit- Jimmy Butler: Extension Not Close With Chicago Bullshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/30/jimmy-butler-extension-close-chicago-bulls/
The Chicago Bulls and guard Jimmy Butler have until midnight tomorrow (Oct. 31) to work out a contract extension. If a deal can&#039;t be hammered out, Butler will become a restricted free agent next summer, allowing for teams to bid on his services whilesetting his value moving forward. Accordin...2014-10-30 18:40:0610/30: Hoops Habit- NBA: Kobe Bryant&#x2019;s Massive Usage And 8 Early-Season Stories To Keep An Eye Onhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/30/nba-kobe-bryants-massive-usage-8-early-season-stories-keep-eye/
The 2014-15 season is officially under way. The anti**** is over. Now that games are being played, what are some things to watch out for? Whether it&#039;s the MVP watch, the championship hunt or the lottery seekers, there are some really interesting stories to watch for. Will Kobe Bryant ...2014-10-30 09:40:1910/30: Da Windy City- The DWC Morning Paper: Joe Maddon, Jimmy Butler, MLB Managershttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/30/dwc-morning-paper-joe-maddon-jimmy-butler-mlb-managers/
So you&#8217;re getting ready for work or school in the morning and you want to read up on fresh content regarding the professional sports scene in Chicago? Come read The DWC Morning Paper&#33; This will be your Monday-Sunday hub for the latest news involving the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, C2014-10-30 08:39:1610/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast Episode 96: Chicago Bulls Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/U2Py3_YbMF4/
In episode 96 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast,Â myself and Steve D&#8217;Silva (@sdsi1)Â delve into the Chicago Bulls&#8217;Â fantasy prospects. Steve and I break down the Bulls&#8217; fantasy prospects and given that we both follow the Bulls fervently, we try our best to keep any homeris2014-10-30 06:43:4910/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: Head To Head â€” The Top 150http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/1j42rH9Mtxk/
The weather is changing, and no matter where you are located on the planet, that only means one important thing &#8212; the NBA is getting closer to a return. As fantasy leagues begin to set draft dates, the months of September and October are key in preparing yourself as best you can before that cr2014-10-30 06:43:4910/30: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls Dominate Game vs New York Knickshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/29/chicago-bulls-dominate-new-york-knicks/
The Chicago Bulls were able to dominate in every asset of the basketball game andblew out the New York Knicks on their home court. Chicago Bulls 104 - New York Knicks 80 The Chicago Bulls dominated the game against the New York Knicks. The starters barely had to put in minutes in the final qua...2014-10-30 01:40:4810/29: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls will beat the New York Knickshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/29/bulls-vs-knicks-tv-schedule-live-stream/
Bulls vs Knicks 8:00 PM ET, October 29, 2014 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY Coverage: ESPN/WatchESPN Live Stream:WatchESPN.com The Chicago Bulls travel out to New York to face off against the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. This Knicks team has Phil Jackson as the team President and...2014-10-29 17:40:5510/29: Hoops Habit- Jimmy Butler Injury: Chicago Bulls G To Miss 2-4 Weekshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/29/jimmy-butler-injury-chicago-bulls-g-miss-2-4-weeks/
The Chicago Bulls enter the 2014-15 NBA season with massive expectations. Derrick Rose is back and healthy, Pau Gasol is arriving to facilitate the offense and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Joakim Noah anchors the league&#039;s No. 1 scoring defense. Unfortunately, one of the team&#039;s ...2014-10-29 17:40:1610/29: Sports Injury Alert- Bulls Injury Update: Jimmy Butler out for two to four weekshttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/10/bulls-injury-update-jimmy-butler-out.html
Jimmy Butler, the Bulls promising young guard out of Marquette, has been declared out for two to four weeks with a sprained left thumb. Butler suffered the injury 10 days ago during a preseason game against the Hornets, and despite sitting out for a week and a half, his pain has not ceased.Michael 2014-10-29 16:36:3210/29: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Live Chat: 3 PM CThttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/hoops-rumors-live-chat-3-pm-ct-5.html
Extension rumors have swiftly taken center stage after a whirlwind of roster moves took place in advance of opening night. Prospects for an extension are lookingÂ grimÂ for Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris, and Enes Kanter&#8216;s agent says he, Kanter and the Jazz have already decided 2014-10-29 15:35:5810/29: Daily Knicks- Game Preview: Opening Night as Knicks Welcome Bullshttp://dailyknicks.com/2014/10/29/game-preview-opening-night-knicks-welcome-bulls/
The New York Knicks will take on the Chicago Bulls tonight to open the regular season. An intriguing matchup to start off the year, the Knicks will have a lot to prove tonight against one of the NBA&#039;s best teams. After Carmelo Anthony spurned the Bulls to re-sign with the Knicks (maybe $124 mil2014-10-29 14:40:5710/29: HoopsRumors- Extensions Unlikely For Leonard, Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/extensions-unlikely-leonard.html
Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler are unlikely to sign extensions with the Spurs and Bulls, respectively, before Friday&#8217;s deadline, a source tells Chris Broussard of ESPN.com (Twitter link). Leonard is reportedly seeking the maximum salary, and while a recent report indicated Butler and the Bulls2014-10-29 13:36:1610/29: Da Windy City- Jimmy Butler Out 2-4 Weeks With Thumb Injuryhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/29/jimmy-butler-2-4-weeks-thumb-injury/
Coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed to reporters that Jimmy Butler will miss the next 2-4 weeks with a sprained left thumb. It puts a little damper on the beginning of a hopeful season. At Wednesday morning&#039;s shootaround, coach Tom Thibodeau relayed to reporters that guard Jimmy Butler will be out 2.2014-10-29 12:40:0210/29: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Jimmy Butler Out 2-4 Weeks with Thumb Injuryhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/29/jimmy-butler-2-4-weeks-thumb-injury/
Chicago Bulls G Jimmy Butler will not play on Wednesday Night against the New York Knicks. He has been slowed by a thumb injury and will not be able to play int he season opener. The Chicago Bulls will be without Jimmy Butler tonight in the season opener vs the New York Knicks. Butler has been re...2014-10-29 11:41:0910/29: Da Windy City- The DWC Morning Paper: Brandon Marshall, Russell Martin, Chicago Bearshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/29/dwc-morning-paper-brandon-marshall-russell-martin-chicago-bears/
So you&#8217;re getting ready for work or school in the morning and you want to read up on fresh content regarding the professional sports scene in Chicago? Come read The DWC Morning Paper&#33; This will be your Monday-Sunday hub for the latest news involving the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, C2014-10-29 10:39:3910/29: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls will beat the New York Knickshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/29/chicago-bulls-will-beat-new-york-knicks/
Bulls vs Knicks 8:00 PM ET, October 29, 2014 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY Coverage: ESPN/WatchESPN Live Stream:WatchESPN.com The Chicago Bulls travel out to New York to face off against the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. This Knicks team has Phil Jackson as the team President and...2014-10-29 07:40:4410/28: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Jimmy Butler will be a game time decisionhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/28/chicago-bulls-jimmy-butler/
Chicago Bulls G Jimmy Butler did not practice again on Tuesday and will be a game time decision for the season opener against the New York Knicks. Jimmy Butler still has not been able to practice with the rest of the team because of his thumb injury, but he has begun dribbling with the left hand ...2014-10-28 17:43:0210/28: Hoop Files- Defining Success: Chicago Bullshttp://hoopfiles.com/nba/2014/10/defining-success-chicago-bulls/
Each team enters the season with varying expectations based on the talent on their roster, where they are in their team building cycle, and the delusions of management and fans. Prior to the start of the season Iâll look at what would need to happen for each team to call their regular season a suc2014-10-28 10:36:2310/27: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Bulls pick up 3rd year option on Tony Snellhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/27/chicago-bulls-tony-snell-option/
The Chicago Bulls have picked up the option on G Tony Snell&#039;s contract that will keep him on the roster for the 2015-2016 season. The Bulls have picked up the option on Tony Snell&#039;s contract that will keep him on the team for the 2015-2016 season. He made the cut to stay on the 12-man r...2014-10-27 19:42:1110/27: HoopsRumors- Bulls Pick Up Option On Tony Snellhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/bulls-option-snell.html
The Bulls have picked up their rookie scale team option on Tony Snell for the 2015/16 season, the team announced. The athletic third-year forward out of New Mexico will make just under $1.536MM next season,Â as our Rookie Scale Team Option Tracker shows. Snell, who the Bulls took with the 20th pick 2014-10-27 19:35:4710/27: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: 2014-15 Player By Player Guidehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/27/detroit-pistons-2014-15-player-player-guide/
Introducing The 2014-15 Detroit Pistons With only two days remaining until the Detroit Pistons kick off their season on the road against the Denver Nuggets, you&#039;d be forgiven for expecting Detroit&#039;s starting lineup to be set in stone. New head coach Stan Van Gundy has a strong idea as to .2014-10-27 17:39:3510/27: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Defense Still A Work In Progresshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/27/chicago-bulls-weekly-defense-still-work-progress/
The Chicago Bulls were riding a four-game winning streak coming into last week. But as the saying goes, all good things come to an end. And that was the case as the Bulls began their last week of the preseason with a 107-98 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the loss to the ...2014-10-27 17:39:3510/27: Da Windy City- Jimmy Butler's Thumb Improving, Status For Opener Still http://dawindycity.com/?p=18109
Jimmy Butler&#039;s sprained left thumb has improved, but the Chicago Bulls are still undecided as to whether or not he will play in the season opener against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Jimmy Butler missed the last two preseason games due toa sprained left thumb. The thumb has improved, howe.2014-10-27 17:39:0010/27: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Jimmy Butler Still Not Practicing, Using Hand On Shot Thoughhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/27/jimmy-butler-still-practicing-using-hand-shot-though/
Chicago Bulls G Jimmy Butler is still not practicing, but he has been using the left hand to guide the ball on his shot. Status still questionable. Jimmy Butler is working to get back on the court for the opener on Wednesday against the New York Knicks. He has used his left hand a little for shoo...2014-10-27 15:43:3710/26: HoopsRumors- Week In Review: 10/20/14 â€“ 10/26/14http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/review-102014-102614.html
Here&#8217;s a look back at the (busy) week that was.. Steve Nash will miss all of 2014/15 due to recurring nerve damage in his back. Â The Lakers will apply for the Disabled Player Exception. In a surprise turn, the league voted against lottery reform. The Warriors and Klay Thompson still have a br2014-10-26 15:35:4910/25: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls end preseason with 113-112 loss to Minnesota Timberwolveshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/24/chicago-bulls-vs-minnesota-timberwolves-preseason-recap/
For the Chicago Bulls, preseason play came to an end in St. Louis&#039; Scottrade Center Friday night with a 113-112 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bulls and Timberwolves were able to keep up with each other early on. Chicago held a 4-0 lead to start, but Minnesota quickly caught up.Rick...2014-10-25 20:42:4610/25: Dunking with Wolves- NBA Team Preview: Chicago Bullshttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/10/25/nba-team-preview-chicago-bulls/
Dunking With Wolves is counting down NBA Team Previews from the worst to the best. The Chicago Bulls are #6. The Chicago Bulls pulled off a 48-34 season last year while getting basically nothing across just 10 games from their best player, Derrick Rose. They only got 23 games from their third-...2014-10-25 17:39:1310/25: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Thompson, Gilbert, Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/central-thompson-gilbert.html
The Cavs and forward Tristan Thompson have until October 31st to come to terms on a contract extension or Thompson becomes a restricted free agent next summer. Terry Pluto of The Plain Dealer looks at the options for both the player and the team and compares Thompson&#8217;s numbers against other fo2014-10-25 17:35:5310/25: Da Windy City- Bulls Preseason: Grades, thoughts and morehttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/25/bulls-preseason-grades-thoughts/
[socials] The 4-4 preseason record shouldn&#039;t signify the entire eight-game preseason for the Chicago Bulls. With their superstar looking like his old self, an X-factor who is due a significant payday before Halloween and a loadedfront-courtdepth chart that produced nicely throughout the mont...2014-10-25 14:39:0810/25: Da Windy City- The DWC Morning Paper: Joe Maddon, Brandon Marshall, and Jimmy Butlerhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/25/dwc-morning-paper-joe-maddon-brandon-marshall-jimmy-butler/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_17893&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;850&#34;] Aug 10, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon in hte dugout during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports[/caption] S...2014-10-25 09:38:3710/24: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Butler, Wizards, Maxiell, Inglishttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/eastern-wizards-maxiell.html
The Bulls and Jimmy Butler are &#8220;millions apart&#8221; in extension talks, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, and while the precise gap is unclear, it&#8217;s not uncommon for sides to be as far apart as they are even a week before the extension deadline, Johnson writes. The team2014-10-24 17:35:5410/24: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Predictions: Breakout Player of the Yearhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/24/nba-season-predictions-breakout-player-year/
NBA SEASON PREDICTIONS Baller Mind Frame NBA Survey &#124; NBA World Champions &#124; Most Valuable Player &#124; Rookie of the Year &#124; Sixth Man of the Year &#124; Defensive Player of the Year &#124; Most Improved Player &#124; Coach of the Year &#124; Breakout Player of the Year &#124; Surpris2014-10-24 12:41:5810/24: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Thibs Not Saying if McDermott or Mirotic Are in Rotationhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/24/chicago-bulls-rotation-rookies/
Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau still is unsure if rookies Doug McDermott and Nikola Mirotic will be part of team&#039;s rotation. After all the preseason games that have been played, Tom Thinodeau won&#039;t say if Doug McDermott or Nikola Mirotic will be part of his rotation. We know he ...2014-10-24 12:39:1310/24: We Talk Fantasy Sports- CBS Fantasy Basketball ADP Mock Drafthttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/10/ADP-Mock-Draft-CBS.html
Average Draft Position is important to remember when you enter your fantasy basketball drafts this month. &nbsp;If you do you homework, you will know which players are being undervalued and who is being overvalued, as well as the same for certain positions.*I made slight adjustments to the order so 2014-10-24 11:35:5810/24: Blue Man Hoop- NBA GMs think Warriors are the most fun team to watch http://bluemanhoop.com/2014/10/23/nba-gms-think-warriors-are-the-most-fun-team-to-watch/
The three-pointers, the Splash Brothers, the fastbreaks, the Oracle Arena crowd, the atmosphere -- the Warriors are a very fun team to watch, and General Managers across the league confirmed it. According to this year&#039;s survey of NBA GMs, the Warriors are the most fun team to watch in the NB...2014-10-24 02:38:1510/22: Da Windy City- How did the Bulls fare in this season's NBA GM survey?http://dawindycity.com/2014/10/22/nba-gm-survey-released-bulls/
TheChicago Bullshave become one of the title favorites in the National Basketball Association once again. Between Derrick Rose&#039;s return to the hardwood (again) and some key offseasonacquisitions, the Bulls are primed and ready to win the organization&#039;s seventhNBA title. But, how do the oth2014-10-22 12:37:5410/22: Hoops Habit- NBA GM Survey: What They Got Right, Wronghttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/22/nba-gm-survey-got-right-wrong/
The NBA GM survey is out, and they got most of it right Each season, the NBA conducts a survey of all of the franchise&#039;s general managers, asking questions about who will win the NBA championship, who the best coaches are, the best defenders and a litany of other categories. One could argue th.2014-10-22 11:39:1310/22: Crossover Chronicles- Jimmy Butler hits preseason game-winner, gets premature Michael Jordan comparisonhttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/chicago-bulls/jimmy-butler-hits-preseason-game-winner-gets-premature-michael-jordan-comparison.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jimmy-butler-hits-preseason-game-winner-gets-premature-michael-jordan-com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2p3Aeqsg2c Thursday, Jimmy Butler scored 29 points on 8-for-14 shooting and 12-for-16 shooting from the foul line in 30-plus minutes. His game-winning 3-pointer sent the United Center into a frenzy and even got Tom Thibodeau pumped. Of course, why were the starters p2014-10-22 00:39:2610/21: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Jimmy Butler has Sprained Thumb, Will Miss Final Preseason Gamehttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/21/chicago-bulls-jimmy-butler-sprained-thumb/
Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler had an MRI on his injured thumb and it is confirmed that he has sprained the ligaments in his thumb. He will miss the final preseason game. Jimmy Butler hurt his thumband had to miss the preseason action against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. He will also miss th...2014-10-21 20:38:2110/21: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Nikola Vucevic Receives Massive Extensionhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/21/orlando-magic-nikola-vucevic-receives-massive-extension/
The Orlando Magic have spent the last few years assembling a young nucleus to rebuild in the post-Dwight Howardera. According to Yahoo&#33; Sports&#039; Marc J. Spears, the front office is really buying into their potential, particularly that of 23-year-old center Nikola Vucevic: Correction: The Mag2014-10-21 19:37:5410/21: Hoops Habit- Why The Chicago Bulls Should Extend Jimmy Butlerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/21/chicago-bulls-extend-jimmy-butler/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_71916&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Oct 11, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) reacts after dunking a basket in the second quarter during pre-season game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. M...2014-10-21 15:39:4110/21: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Derrick Rose shines for Chicago Bulls in 107-98 loss to Cleveland Cavaliershttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/20/chicago-bulls-cleveland-cavaliers-preseason-recap/
Just 11 days before facing off in the regular season, the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers got a preview of each other&#039;s game in a preseason matchupat Ohio State University&#039;s Schottenstein Center. It may not have really meant anything, but theCavaliers ended Monday night with the uppe2014-10-21 14:40:3210/21: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls overcome late run by Charlotte Hornets in 101-96 winhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/19/chicago-bulls-versus-charlotte-hornets-preseason-recap/
Despite giving up double-digit leads, the Chicago Bulls took down the Charlotte Hornets, 101-96, Sunday night in their final home preseason game. The Hornets got going early on taking a 10-6 lead, due mostly to a very productive Al Jefferson. But, once the Bulls got their own offense going, they ...2014-10-21 14:40:3210/21: Baller Mind Frame- Are Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler the NBA&#8217;s Best Backcourt?http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/21/are-derrick-rose-and-jimmy-butler-the-nbas-best-backcourt/
The Chicago Bulls may have the best frontcourt in the league with Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah, but what about the backcourt? Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler seem to be a match made in basketball heaven if all goes well in Chicago. This may be the Bulls&#8217; comeback season, and Butler and Rose could m2014-10-21 11:44:2510/21: Hoops Habit- Derrick Rose Proving Bulls Fans Shouldn't Worryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/21/derrick-rose-proving-bulls-fans-shouldnt-worry/
The Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers faced off in preseason action last night, and Cleveland was able to pull off the 107-98 victory. Despite the loss, Derrick Rose had a huge game and proved that the Bulls and their fans shouldn&#039;t be worriedabout his health anymore. He scored 30 points on2014-10-21 10:38:2610/21: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA: Distinguishing The 2014-15 Contenders And Pretendershttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/10/21/nba-contenders-vs-pretenders/
Continuing our NBA Preview series, we begin to distinguish the contenders from the pretenders There is only one week left, ladies and gentlemen, until the start of the NBA regular season. With new faces in new places, the NBA&#039;s outlook is much different this season. A much more balanced...2014-10-21 10:38:2310/21: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Where Do The Points Come From?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/21/chicago-bulls-points-come/
The Chicago Bulls have been a defensively focused unit for quite some time now. Built around the old school ideals of &#34;defense wins championships&#34; and guided brilliantly by defensive tactician and head coach extraordinaire Tom Thibodeau, the Bulls are one of the toughest matchups in the NB..2014-10-21 09:40:2410/20: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings: Lakers Looking Losthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/20/nba-power-rankings-lakers-looking-lost/
In this week&#039;s NBA Power Rankings, we take a look at the lovable losers -- the Los Angeles Lakers. Our Monday NBA Power Rankings will be taking this format from here on out. It will be a quick glance around the league, getting you set for the week to come. If you&#039;re interested in the long.2014-10-20 13:40:0210/20: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Weekly Report (Preseason Edition)http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/20/chicago-bulls-weekly-report-preseason-edition/
The Chicago Bulls began their preseason with a bit of thud, dropping two of their first three contests. Since then, the Bulls have played much better, recording wins against the Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets. After a perfect 3-0 week, the Bulls are just ...2014-10-20 11:38:5210/20: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Central Division Preview: 5 Bold Predictionshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/10/20/nba-central-division-bold-pred/
As we continue our NBA preview series, we dish out predictions for the new-look Central Division The NBA&#039;s Central Division likely underwent the most turnover this offseason. LeBron James and Kevin Love transformed the Cleveland Cavaliers into contenders again, Paul George&#039;s injury...2014-10-20 11:38:3910/20: Da Windy City- Bulls Preseason Game No. 6: 2006 called and Kirk Hinrich answeredhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/20/bulls-preseason-game-no-6-kirk-hinrich/
&#34;Captain&#34; Kirk Hinrich had a blast from the past on Sunday night in theChicago Bulls&#039; 101-96 victory over the new-lookCharlotte Hornets. In 32 minutes of action, Hinrich scored 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting, including a pair of three-pointers. After entering Sunday&#039;s game...2014-10-20 11:38:0710/19: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Pau Gasol Wants The Minutes in Crunch Timehttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/19/pau-gasol-wants-minutes-crunch-time/
Chicago Bulls C Pau Gasol wants to be on the floor when the game matters. Carlos Boozer didn&#039;t see those critical minutes for the Bulls, but Pau wants it. Carlos Boozer was on the bench playing the cheerleader role when the game was on the line. Taj Gibson was in the game getting the minutes...2014-10-19 16:38:1610/19: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Takeaways From Preseason So Farhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/19/chicago-bulls-takeaways-preseason-far/
The Chicago Bulls came into the preseason with higher expectations than the past couple of seasons. The return of a &#34;healthy&#34; Derrick Rose already makes this version of the Bulls better than the team we saw exiting the playoffs in May. Not only that, with the additions of Pau Gasol, Dou...2014-10-19 09:38:0710/18: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls to offer Jimmy Butler $11-$12 Million Annually? http://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/18/chicago-bulls-offer-jimmy-butler-11-12-million-annually/
Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler could command $11-$12 million annually from the team, Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler has already been impressive in the preseason. What is he going to do when the regular season opens up? Do the Bulls want to wait to find out or do they want to strike a deal before ...2014-10-18 14:38:1310/18: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls Make Some Roster Moves With Opening Day Around the Cornerhttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/18/chicago-bulls-make-roster-moves-opening-day-around-corner/
The Chicago Bulls made a few roster moves today in order to clear up the bench a little bit. The team has released guards Kim English and Ben Hansbrough, as well as forward Solomon Jones. They didn&#039;t have much of a chance of making this roster out of the preseason in the first place. The dep...2014-10-18 13:37:5110/18: Crossover Chronicles- Jimmy Butler hits preseason game-winner, gets premature Michael Jordan comparisonhttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/the-locker/jimmy-butler-hits-preseason-game-winner-gets-premature-michael-jordan-comparison.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jimmy-butler-hits-preseason-game-winner-gets-premature-michael-jordan-compar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2p3Aeqsg2c Thursday, Jimmy Butler scored 29 points on 8-for-14 shooting and 12-for-16 shooting from the foul line in 30-plus minutes. His game-winning 3-pointer sent the United Center into a frenzy and even got Tom Thibodeau pumped. Of course, why were the starters p2014-10-18 12:39:3610/17: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Butler, Marble, Celticshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/eastern-marble-celtics.html
Jimmy Butler has been turning heads in Chicago with his play during training camp. The Bulls swingman is in better physical condition this year, but is also motivated by being eligible to sign a contract extension prior to the October 31st deadline, Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com writes. &#8220;My2014-10-17 23:35:4610/17: HoopsRumors- Draftees Who Remain On Their Original Teamshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/draftees-remain-original.html
There are many different philosophies on how to build a winning franchise. The latest trend seems to be teams clearing enough salary cap space to make a run at signing multiple star players away from other franchises in free agency. This approach has proven successful for the Heat, with Miami landin2014-10-17 21:35:4110/17: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Tony Snell a Candidate for D-Leaguehttp://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/17/tony-snell-candidate-d-league/
Tony Snell showed potential in the Summer, but in the preseason he is finding it difficult to get into the rotation. The Chicago Bulls roster is deep with talent and Tom Thibodeau looks like he is trusting in some other young talent to get some playing time in the rotation. He already looks like he 2014-10-17 12:39:0310/17: HoopsRumors- Extension Rumors: Leonard, Thompson, Colehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/extension-leonard-thompson.html
The deadline for teams to sign rookie scale extensions with their eligible playersÂ is two weeks from today, and while only six playersÂ came to deals last time around, that number has the potential to be much larger this year, notesÂ Marc Stein of ESPN.com. Stein has more on many of those extension2014-10-17 12:35:5310/17: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler Due For A Strong Season http://pippenainteasy.com/2014/10/17/chicago-bulls-sg-jimmy-butler-due-strong-season/
Jimmy Butler&#33; Jimmy G. Buckets&#33; Jimmy G. Buckets had the best game of his life last night... in the PRESEASON&#33; How is Butler going to have the best game of his life in the preseason?&#33;?&#33; The potential for Jimmy in the regular season though&#33; The potential of this team though if2014-10-17 10:38:4110/17: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Jimmy Butler's Fantasy Basketball Valuehttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/10/Jimmy-Butler-Fantasy-Basketball.html
Jimmy Butler, yes that Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls, leads the NBA preseason in scoring. &nbsp;He has been super efficient, shooting 60% from the field (although just 79% from the FT line) and is a +59 in 145 minutes of action. &nbsp;Only his new teammate Pau Gasol (+73) and Celtics center K2014-10-17 10:35:4910/17: isportsweb.com- Chicago Bulls Season Preview: Player projectionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/XdCI3uw2KRw/
This is part three and the final installment of the Chicago Bulls Season Preview. Part one is a roster overview, part two looks at team projections, and this piece will focus on the players themselves. Starters (Predicted Per Game Averages) PG: Derrick Rose (19 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists) SG: Jim2014-10-17 08:39:1510/16: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Should Starting 3 Be Doug McDermott Or Mike Dunleavy?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/16/chicago-bulls-starting-3-doug-mcdermott-mike-dunleavy/
Doug McDermott is opening eyes in Chicago, and already starting to get some fan support for a move into the starting lineup over Mike Dunleavy. That&#039;s not unfounded. In the Chicago Bulls fourth preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, with the Bulls trailing by 21, Doug McDermott helped to...2014-10-16 09:38:0610/15: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Live Chat: 3 PM CThttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/hoops-rumors-live-chat-pm-ct-4.html
Less than two weeks remain before the start of the regular season, and many questions remain unanswered. Each team has decisions to make, of varying difficulty, regarding its opening-night roster, since all 30 clubs are above the 15-man regular season limit. GMs are starting to make fairly obvious c2014-10-15 15:35:5310/14: Da Windy City- Bulls Preseason Game No. 4: Jimmy Butler takes overhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/14/bulls-preseason-game-4-jimmy-butler-takes/
Well, if Jimmy Butler is looking for a lucrative contract extension to stay in Chicago with the Bulls, his (pre)season is off to a great start in signing that extension. Butler dropped 21 points, grabbed six rebounds and picked off a pair of passes in a 110-90Chicago Bullsvictory on Monday ni...2014-10-14 19:37:2210/14: Hoops Habit- Can Nikola Mirotic Make An Impact For The Chicago Bulls?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/14/can-nikola-mirotic-make-impact-chicago-bulls/
It has been a couple of years since the Chicago Bulls acquired Nikola Mirotic on draft night in 2011, but the Real Madrid star has now made his way to the United States and the United Center. This 6&#039;10&#34;, 220-pound power forward from Yugoslavia has long been touted as a talented basketba...2014-10-14 10:39:0010/14: Moxyball.com- Our Fantasy Basketball Shooting Guard (SG) Rankings for the 2014-15 Season â€“ Top 55http://www.moxyball.com/fantasy-basketball/2014/10/14/fantasy-basketball-shooting-guard-sg-rankings-2014-15-season-top-55/
A look at the top 55 fantasy basketball shooting guards (SG) for the 2014-15 season. Jared Kwart shares his fantasy shooting guard (SG) rankings for the top 55 at the position, heading into fantasy drafts. Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: PG &#124; SG &#124; SF &#124; PF &#124; C Miss our Point 2014-10-14 09:41:3410/14: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Preview: Best Starting 5 in the NBAhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/14/nba-season-preview-best-starting-5-in-the-nba/
The obvious answer here is the Cleveland Cavaliers, right? Wrong. Although the Cavs possess the most hype and flashiest starting five in the NBA, they do not have the best overall starting five. A starting five needs an elite player at every position and Anderson Varejo and Dion Waiters are not elit2014-10-14 08:40:3910/13: Mile High Maniac- Preseason: Denver Nuggets fall to Chicago Bulls at United Center; Rookie Jusuf Nurkic shineshttp://milehighmaniac.com/2014/10/13/preseason-denver-nuggets-fall-chicago-bulls-united-center-rookie-jusuf-nurkic-shines/
The Denver Nuggets suffered yet another preseason loss Monday night, losing to the Chicago Bulls on the road at the United Center 110-90. With the loss, Denver falls to 1-3 in preseason play with four games remaining. Denver came out of the gates hot in the first quarter, outscoring the Bulls...2014-10-13 23:36:5810/13: Hoops Habit- Tony Snell: Top Moments From 2013-14 http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/13/tony-snell-top-moments-2013-14/
Throughout the course of the offseason, we have discussed the top moments from the Chicago Bulls starting five along with Taj Gibson as well. Today, we will discuss another key member of the Bulls bench unit&#8212;Tony Snell. The Bulls were ranked 20th in the league in three-point shooting coming...2014-10-13 12:38:2210/13: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Central Division Preview: Welcoming Back A Kinghttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/10/13/nba-central-division-preview/
As we continue our NBA preview series, we take a closer look at the NBA&#039;s Central Division LeBron James took a four-year vacation to Miami and returned back with some hardware, championship pedigree and a renewed spirit. He&#039;s ready to bring his hometown of Cleveland what&#039;s rightfully.2014-10-13 12:38:1210/12: Hoops Habit- Taj Gibson: Top Moments From 2013-14 Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/12/taj-gibson-top-moments-2013-14-season/
During the offseason, we have discussed some of the best moments from last season for the Chicago Bulls starting five. Now, we will take a one last look back at some memorable moments from a few of the bench players as well. And the player we will talk about today is Taj Gibson. ...2014-10-12 11:38:4110/12: Da Windy City- Bulls Preseason Game No. 3: Extended Minutes for the Startershttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/12/bulls-preseason-game-extended-minutes/
The third preseason game for the Chicago Bulls saw head coach Tom Thibodeau make a minor tweak to the starting lineup. Small forward Mike Dunleavy Jr. sat out Saturday night&#039;s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a knee injury suffered in last Tuesday&#039;s game against the Detroit Pistons.2014-10-12 10:37:5110/12: Dairyland Express- Cold-shooting Milwaukee Bucks lose MACC Fund Game to Bullshttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/10/12/cold-shooting-milwaukee-bucks-lose-macc-fund-game-bulls/
[score league=&#34;nba&#34; team=&#34;bulls&#34; city=&#34;chicago&#34; score=&#34;91&#34; teamlogo=&#34;bulls&#34; teamb=&#34;bucks&#34; cityb=&#34;milwaukee&#34; scoreb=&#34;85&#34; teamlogob=&#34;bucks&#34;][/score] It was one of the most-discussed story lines in the NBA this...2014-10-12 03:39:1710/10: HoopsRumors- Rookie Scale Team Option Trackerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/rookie-option-tracker.html
The October 31st deadline for rookie scale extensions generates plenty of rumors this time of year, as a glance at the news on Klay Thompson, Kenneth Faried, Ricky Rubio, Brandon Knight and Jimmy Butler in our &#8220;Top Stories&#8221; on the right side of the site indicates. Still, thatâs not the2014-10-10 14:36:0810/10: The Hoops Manifesto- 2014/15 Chicago Bulls: Rising Uphttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/201415-chicago-bulls-rising-up.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=201415-chicago-bulls-rising-up
(photo courtesy of adidas) It&#8217;s that magical time of year in the NBA, when hope springs eternal and all teams think that the upcoming season will be their best ever. While some teams will surely be rising up, the same amount will be rising down, with the rest floating along treading water (ris2014-10-10 09:35:2010/9: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Butler, Caven, Jefferson, Macklinhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/butler-jefferson-macklin.html
Jimmy ButlerÂ is focusing on basketball rather than becoming a restricted free agent next summer, writes Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com. Friedell adds that Butler may seek more than the $9.7MM annual salary that former Bulls teammateÂ Luol Deng received this offseason from the Heat. When the topic2014-10-09 22:36:4610/9: Da Windy City- Joakim Noah Fined For Altercation With Paul Piercehttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/09/joakim-noah-fined-altercation-paul-pierce/
Well, it certainly was an eventful start to the 2014 season. Joakim Noah and Paul Pierce got into it after Pierce hit Jimmy Butler with a hard foul. [related-category] For his part in the altercation, Noah was fined $15,000. Pierce was also fined the same amount. The interesting thing is that ...2014-10-09 13:37:5110/8: Da Windy City- Bulls Preseason Game No. 2: Evaluating the Startershttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/08/bulls-preseason-evaluating-starters/
Playing the second game in two nights, theChicago Bullstweaked Monday &#039;s starting frontcourt by starting last year&#039;s Sixth Man of the Year runner-up Taj Gibson. [related-tag tag=&#34;Bulls&#34;] Joakim Noah was given the night off against theDetroit Pistonson Tuesday due to his off...2014-10-08 12:38:3510/8: Sir Charles In Charge- Chicago Bulls: 2014-15 NBA Season Previewhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/10/08/chicago-bulls-2014-15-nba-season-primer/
As we continue our NBA preview series, we take a closer look at the Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls 2013-14 record: 48-34 2nd in the Central, 4th in the Eastern Conference Chicago Bulls 2013-14 MVP: Joakim Noah -- 12.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists Three Things I Think I Know About The Chica...2014-10-08 08:38:0210/7: Wiz of Awes- Paul Pierce Provides A Little Toughness For the Washington Wizards From the Get-gohttp://wizofawes.com/2014/10/07/paul-pierce-toughness-washington-wizards-chicago-bulls-preseason/
Well...that was fun. Although the scoring was low and the highlights were kept to a minimum, we&#039;re back. The ball is once againinbounds and play has begun after a long offseason. It was only the preseason, but Paul Pierce made sureto make his presence felt from the get-go. Pierce finished...2014-10-07 15:39:3810/7: Hoops Habit- NBA: Implications of the New NBA-TV Dealhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/07/nba-implications-new-nba-tv-deal/
Boy, oh boy, we&#8217;ve had a busy offseason. From the best draft class since 2003, to the biggest free agency class in four years, to the FIBA World Cup, there certainly hasn&#8217;t been a shortage of basketball-related news headlines this summer. And with only three weeks left in the offseaso...2014-10-07 12:38:4910/7: Da Windy City- Derrick Rose And The Chicago Bulls Make Their Preseason Debuthttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/07/derrick-rose-chicago-bulls-make-preseason-debut/
After struggling with his shot during the FIBA World Cup this summer, Derrick Rose felt he got some of the rust off after being out nearly a year, and playing in only 10 games in two seasons. Rose shot 4-7 for 11 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, dished out an assist, and got a steal in just 14 minute...2014-10-07 11:39:5210/7: Wiz of Awes- NBA Preseason Results: Washington Wizards Beat Chicago Bulls, Paul Pierce and Noah Get In Scuffle (Video)http://wizofawes.com/2014/10/06/washington-wizards-beat-chicago-bulls-pierce-noah-scuffle-video-recap/
A win is a win, right? It wasn&#039;t the prettiest game, but the Washington Wizards managed to sneak out of the United Center with a win over the Chicago Bulls tonight, 85-81. Here are some game notes: Derrick Rose&#039;s return got most of the attention tonight, and he delivered with 11 poin...2014-10-07 00:38:4510/6: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Which Bench Players Will Crack Rotation?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/06/chicago-bulls-bench-players-will-crack-rotation/
The Chicago Bulls have started training camp following one of their most active offseasons in recent memory. And as a result, this Bulls team has something that has been sorely lacking the last two years: depth. Over the past two seasons, the Bulls have had to assemble rosters on the fly due to i...2014-10-06 13:40:5110/6: Da Windy City- Derrick Rose Says Chicago Bulls Are Dangeroushttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/06/derrick-rose-says-chicago-bulls-dangerous/
Over the last two seasons, the Chicago Bulls have been missing their explosive offensive piece in Derrick Rose. Thibodeau had to go to a slow, grinding offense that had to work hard for every basket made. This season, however, the Bulls have Rose back, and they now have TWO big men in Pau Gasol ...2014-10-06 10:38:3910/5: HoopsRumors- Week In Review: 9/29/14 â€“ 10/5/14http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/review-92914-10514.html
Mavs owner Mark Cuban alleged that Rockets GM Daryl Morey relies heavily on math and cares very little about team chemistry. Â Morey quickly fired back at Cuban&#8217;s comments and added that he&#8217;ll ânever tradeâ his core of Dwight Howard and James Harden. Â Â Here&#8217;s more from the w2014-10-05 19:35:5610/5: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Biggest Storylines Heading Into Preseasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/05/chicago-bulls-biggest-storylines-heading-preseason/
The Chicago Bulls have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in two of the last three seasons. This is mostly due to the absence of Derrick Rose, who has missed nearly two full years thanks to a pair of season-ending knee injuries. However, during the team&#039;s media day on Sept. 2...2014-10-05 09:38:2610/5: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast Episode 96: Chicago Bulls Previewhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-podcast-episode-96-chicago-bulls-preview/
In episode 96 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast,Â myself and Steve D&#8217;Silva (@sdsi1)Â delve into the Chicago Bulls&#8217;Â fantasy prospects. Steve and I break down the Bulls&#8217; fantasy prospects and given that we both follow the Bulls fervently, we try our best to keep any homeris2014-10-05 07:39:3610/4: Hoops Habit- A Healthy Chicago Bulls Team Could Win It Allhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/04/healthy-chicago-bulls-team-win/
Let me get this clear from the start -- this is the most talented Chicago Bulls team since &#34;His Airness,&#34; Michael Jordan, laced them up in the Windy City. A proud franchise that had been used to winning has suffered in recent times with mediocrity and the inability to live up to the lofty ..2014-10-04 09:38:1710/2: Da Windy City- Tom Thibodeau Has New Offense, Still Defiant About Player Workloadhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/02/tom-thibodeau-new-offense-still-defiant-player-workload/
The Chicago Bulls spent the offseason giving Tom Thibodeau new toys. He has more options and more depth to work with on this team. As training camp begins however, the question that ruffles his feathers concerns the workload he gives his players. Thibodeau demands a lot from his players, the ...2014-10-02 18:37:5610/1: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls: Breaking Down the Projected Startershttp://dawindycity.com/2014/10/01/chicago-bulls-projected-starters/
TheChicago Bullshad arguably the best summer out of any National Basketball Association organization not named theCleveland Cavaliers. Between making a draft night tradeforall-college hoops bucket-getter Doug McDermott, signing Pau Gasol from theLos Angeles Lakers and bringing Euroleague star Nikola2014-10-01 21:37:4110/1: Crossover Chronicles- A-Wade-ing Father Timehttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/a-wade-ing-father-time.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-wade-ing-father-time
When the Miami Heat open up theirÂ season at home against the Washington Wizards on October 29, there will be a little more trick than there will be treat. Obviously, unless you haveÂ been exiled from the basketball community for the past three months, youÂ are aware the Heat areÂ now without LeBron2014-10-01 16:42:5110/1: isportsweb.com- Chicago Bulls season preview: Roster analysishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/cSAspf_Vco8/
The 2014-2015 NBA season is approaching fast and I for one, canât wait for tip-off. The Chicago Bulls&#8217; front office was busy this summer and made some great additions to the team. Eight players remain from last yearâs roster and the multitudes of fresh faces are sure to bring some new appr2014-10-01 16:42:2610/1: Sports Unbiased- NBA Team Breakdowns, Ranking, and Fan Vote: Chicago Bullshttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/35927/nba-team-breakdowns-ranking-and-fan-vote-chicago-bulls/
Chicago Bulls Eastern Conference Rank: #2 (click link for full ranking analysis) The Chicago Bulls will have a healthy Derrick Rose set to return to the starting lineup this this season &#8212; giving fans and supporters something to cheer about, as their team has suffered theÂ loss of their star pl2014-10-01 08:36:419/30: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Butler, Spurs, Magichttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/butler-spurs-magic.html
Let&#8217;s round up the latest news and notes from the Association on Tuesday night: Jimmy Butler said extension talks between his representatives and the Bulls were going in the right direction, telling reporters that he wants to remain with the team &#8220;however long it takes,&#8221; writes Nic2014-09-30 23:35:439/30: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Rumors: Bulls' Jimmy Butler Contract Extension On The Way? http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/09/30/nba-rumors-bulls-jimmy-butler-contract-extension-way/
NBA Rumors Jimmy Butler may find himself as somewhat of a forgotten man in Chicago this year. The Bulls most notable additions of Doug McDermott, Pau Gasol, Nikola Mirotic and the return of Derrick Rose will all steal many of the early season headlines. Though, one player that will be over...2014-09-30 17:38:229/30: Da Windy City- Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls Open Contract Extension Talkshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/09/30/jimmy-butler-chicago-bulls-open-contract-extension-talks/
Jimmy Butler and the Chicago Bulls have opened up contract extension talks, as reported by ESPNChicago.com&#039;s Nick Friedell (via Twitter). The two sides have until October 31st to come to terms on an extension, or Butler becomes a restricted free agent after the season. As a restricted free ...2014-09-30 10:38:019/29: HoopsRumors- Bulls, Jimmy Butler Open Extension Talkshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/jimmy-butler-extension.html
The Bulls and Jimmy Butler&#8216;s representatives have begun talks toward an extension, as GM Gar Forman acknowledged to reporters, including Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com (Twitter link). Forman said the sides will continue to talk as the October 31st deadline approaches. The Bulls would prefer 2014-09-29 17:36:219/29: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Will Rookies Contribute In 2014-15?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/29/chicago-bulls-will-rookies-contribute-2014-15/
Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau does not have a history of giving rookies significant playing time. One example that supports this assertion is Jimmy Butler. Butler played just 8.5 minutes during his 2011-2012 rookie season and he averaged just 2.5 points per contest. Marquis Teague, the t...2014-09-29 13:38:149/28: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Nets, Knicks, Butler, Magichttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/knicks-butler-magic.html
When center Brook Lopez was asked if he knew how many different people had coached the Nets since the team picked him in the 2008 draft, he wasn&#8217;t too confident in his answer. âSeven?â Lopez asked reporters, includingÂ Andrew Keh of the New York Times. âOr eight? Are you counting interim2014-09-28 23:35:509/28: HoopsRumors- Hoops Links: Spurs, 76ers, Heathttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/hoops-spurs-76ers.html
On this date in 1983, the NBA and the Players&#8217; Association established a landmark program in sports to battle drug abuse, providing treatment, and rehabilitation that also mandated expulsion of repeat offenders and players convicted of using or selling drugs. Â That policy has gone a long way 2014-09-28 21:35:549/28: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Butler, Rondo, Denghttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/eastern-notes-butler.html
All things being equal, the Bulls would prefer to reach an extension with Jimmy Butler rather than let him hit restricted free agency next summer, as K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune notes. Of course, finding an amenable price point is the challenge, as Chuck Myron of Hoops Rumors examined as he 2014-09-28 13:35:549/26: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Preview: Chicago Bulls Team Previewhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/09/26/nba-season-preview-chicago-bulls-team-preview/
Most Important Player: Derrick Rose We havenât seen a healthy Derrick Rose suit up for the Chicago Bulls since April 2012. The franchise, the team, the city, and the fans need him back. Iâd say that qualifies him as âMost Important Player.â X-Factor: Joakim Noah Derrick Roseâs second comeb2014-09-26 13:40:209/26: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: 2014-15 Season Previewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/26/chicago-bulls-2014-15-season-preview/
Chicago Bulls 2014-15 Season Preview The Chicago Bulls&#039; 2013-14 season was a roller coaster ride to say the least. First of all, Derrick Rose sustained another season-ending knee injury, causing him to miss 72 games. Then, Luol Deng, the team&#039;s best two-way player, was traded in early Jan.2014-09-26 11:38:199/24: HoopsRumors- 2014/15 Expanded Roster Countshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/expanded-roster-counts.html
With training camps set to begin shortly, teams are still shuffling their rosters and players are still being added to fill any remaining spots. It can be difficult to keep track as there tends to be a flurry of activity this time of year as many players will be brought in for a look on [&#8230;]2014-09-24 19:35:449/24: HoopsRumors- Extension Candidate: Rudy Gayhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/extension-candidate-rudy.html
Only four players have signed veteran extensions since the existing collective bargaining agreement took effect after the 2011 lockout. There&#8217;s little motivation for players who aren&#8217;t on rookie scale contracts to extend their deals rather than hit free agency, since the NBA places limit2014-09-24 14:35:419/22: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Why Title Hopes Depend On How Derrick Rose Plays In The Postseasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/22/chicago-bulls-title-hopes-depend-derrick-rose-plays-postseason/
Derrick Rose And The Playoffs With the FIBA World Cup competition behind him and another gold medal in hand, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose can begin focusing on the slate of games that matter the most in his second return: the 2014-15 NBA season. Although the Bulls&#039; roster will look m.2014-09-22 11:38:369/21: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Stats Prediction For Each Starter In 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/21/chicago-bulls-stats-prediction-starter-2014-15/
The Chicago Bulls lost two their best players in Derrick Rose and Luol Deng during the 2013-14 season. And after falling to 12-18, there was outside talk that the team should consider tanking in order to secure a high pick in the 2014 draft. But as Bulls fans know, Tom Thibodeau and his bunch did...2014-09-21 11:37:499/21: Da Windy City- Taj Gibson On Rumors: "Please miss me with the drama"http://dawindycity.com/2014/09/21/taj-gibson-rumors-please-miss-drama/
After a runner-up finish in the NBA Sixth Man of the Year voting during the 2013-2014 season,Chicago Bullspower forward Taj Gibson was due for a breakout 2014-2015 season. Carlos Boozer, who was heavily criticized for his lack of production during his time in Chicago, was amnestied during this past 2014-09-21 10:37:099/20: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/20/matchup-preview-orlando-magic-vs-chicago-bulls/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to find out a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the two team&#039;s meet during...2014-09-20 10:38:459/17: The Sixer Sense- 76ers Statistics: Projecting Michael Carter-Williams for 2014-15http://thesixersense.com/2014/09/17/76ers-statistics-projecting-michael-carter-williams-2014-15/
Not in recent history has there been an NBA Rookie of the Year that has received as much criticism as 76ers point Michael Carter-Williams. The 2013-14 ROY won the award without much competition, but still doesn&#039;t receive the proper respect for his season. The Syracuse product averaged 16.7 poin2014-09-17 10:38:169/16: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards' Steps Towards The NBA Finals: John Wall and Bradley Beal Must Improvehttp://wizofawes.com/2014/09/16/washington-wizards-steps-towards-nba-finals-john-wall-bradley-beal-growth/
We&#039;re just two weeks away from the start of training camp&#33; It&#039;s time to continue the countdown with part-3 of our series on what needs to occur for the Washington Wizards to make the NBA Finals. To quickly recap, Step 1 focused on improving the offense and Step 2 focused on protecting 2014-09-16 16:39:039/13: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Will Pau Gasol Play A Valuable Role?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/13/chicago-bulls-will-pau-gasol-play-valuable-role/
A number of teams chased the free agent power forward / center, but only one team was able to secure the Spaniard&#039;s signature. Of course we are talking about the Chicago Bulls signing Pau Gasol during the off-season. The 13-year NBA veteran left the Los Angeles Lakers and while there were a ...2014-09-13 09:37:569/12: Sir Charles In Charge- Which Team Needs Ray Allen The Most?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/09/12/team-needs-ray-allen/
Editor&#8217;s Note: This is a guess post fromJustin Beckerof FantasyBasketballMoneyLeagues.com. You can him on twitter@NBAandNFLInfoor on theFantasy Basketball Money Leagues Google+Page, and for morefantasy basketball rankingsvisitFantasy Basketball Money Leagues. Ray Allen has mad...2014-09-12 11:38:019/12: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: Head To Head &#8212; The Top 150http://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-rankings-2014-15-head-head-top-150/
The weather is changing, and no matter where you are located on the planet, that only means one important thing &#8212; the NBA is getting closer to a return. As fantasy leagues begin to set draft dates, the months of September and October are key in preparing yourself as best you can before that cr2014-09-12 07:39:169/10: Hoops Habit- NBA: Chicago Bulls To Recruit Ray Allenhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/10/nba-chicago-bulls-recruit-ray-allen/
The moment I heard a rumor stating the Bulls are after veteran free agent guard Ray Allen, I immediately thought of a DMX song. &#34;You&#039;ve been eating enough now, stop being greedy,&#34; is what the rapper turned walking controversy spit on his first album titled &#34;It&#039;s Dark and Hel...2014-09-10 11:37:529/10: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Ray Allen's Decision For 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/10/chicago-bulls-ray-allens-decision-2014-15/
Ray Allen has enjoyed a long career full of teams interested in acquiring the prolific sharpshooter. At 39 years old, the all-time leading 3-point man is still fielding offers from a list of NBA teams looking to add him, most recently being the Chicago Bulls. The Chicago Bulls have publiclythrown...2014-09-10 09:37:469/8: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls Throw Their Hat In The Ray Allen Ring http://dawindycity.com/?p=13159
Ray Allen has a whole lot of options to decide from before the start of the 2014-15 season. He could retire and wait until he gets the call that tells him he is officially in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He could also decide to go for another ring. Allen has been contacted by at least a dozen teams 2014-09-08 14:37:379/8: The Sports Quotient- Report: Chicago Bulls interested in Ray Allenhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2014/9/8/report-chicago-bulls-interested-in-ray-allen
Ray Allen has plenty of options for next season. If he chooses to return to the NBA next season, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, and Washington Wizards are all likely suitors for the 10-time NBA All-star.&nbsp;Now, Bulls are among a dozen teams that have contacted 2014-09-08 13:40:059/8: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Games To Watch In 2014-15 (Part II)http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/08/chicago-bulls-games-watch-2014-15-part-ii/
The Chicago Bulls have exceeded expectations the last couple of seasons without their best player on the court in Derrick Rose. In 2012-13, the Bulls finished with the fifth best record in the conference and defeated the Brooklyn Nets in seven games in the first round of the playoffs before bowing o2014-09-08 10:40:219/7: HoopsRumors- Bulls Interested In Ray Allenhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/bulls-interested-allen.html
The Bulls are believed to be among almost a dozen teams to have contacted free agent Ray Allen and his representatives, according to Sam Smith of Bulls.com. Â Plenty of teams have probably reached out to the guard&#8217;s camp, but this is the first we&#8217;ve heard of Chicago putting a call into h2014-09-07 18:36:519/5: Hoops Habit- Can Kawhi Leonard Be A 2015 All-Star? http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/05/san-antonio-spurs-can-kawhi-leonard-2015-star/
Superstars and stars having breakout seasons sometimes warrant an All-Star reservation. So in the stacked Western Conference, how many San Antonio Spurs will be selected during the 2014-15 season? And will Kawhi Leonard stand a chance? Tim Duncan, a 14-time NBA All-Star, did not achieve the accol...2014-09-05 10:38:048/31: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Originalshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/hoops-rumors-originals-54.html
Hereâs aÂ look at the original analysis generated by the Hoops Rumors staff this week&#8230; I took a look back at the trade which sent Stephon Marbury from the Suns to the Knicks. Chuck Myron examined the free agent stock of Antawn Jamison. In a reader poll, Chuck asked if Eric Bledsoe and Greg M2014-08-31 20:36:098/31: Hoops Habit- Jimmy Butler: Best Moments From 2013-14http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/31/jimmy-butler-best-moments-2013-14/
Now that offseason news for the Chicago Bulls has tapered off, we have started discussing some of the players&#039; best moments from this past season. So far, we have talked about the likes of former Bulls D.J. Augustin, Carlos Boozer along with Joakim Noah and Mike Dunleavy. Today, we will take...2014-08-31 10:38:128/29: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Featured Feedbackhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/hoops-rumors-featured-feedback-15.html
We value your input on the news we cover here at Hoops Rumors. Thatâs why weâre passing along some of the best insight from our comments and theÂ Hoops Rumors Facebook page. Share your reaction to and insight on the news and rumors around the league, and youâll have a chance to see your name h2014-08-29 13:36:108/25: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Power Rankings: The Top 10 Shooting Guards in the NBAhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/25/nba-power-rankings-top-10-shooting-guards-nba/
Welcome to the second installment of my NBA Power Rankings, where players are ranked both by position and standardized &#34;score&#34;. Last week featured a breakdown of the top ten point guards in the league, so naturally, this week is all about the shooting guards. In case you missed the previou..2014-08-25 12:38:168/25: HoopsRumors- Extension Candidate: Jimmy Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/extension-candidate-butler.html
The Bulls scored a major coup when they drafted Jimmy Butler 30th overall in 2011. A team that compiled the best record in the league in the previous season, as the Bulls did, isn&#8217;t supposed to be able to find a starting-caliber player in the draft. That&#8217;s exactly what Chicago has, and t2014-08-25 11:36:088/25: Hoops Habit- NBA: 10 Candidates For Defensive Player Of The Year In 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/25/nba-10-candidates-defensive-player-year-2014-15/
Defense wins championships, but it doesn&#039;t always get you noticed by the casual NBA fans. Luckily for the players who bring it on basketball&#039;s least sexy end of the floor, there&#039;s the Defensive Player of the Year award to recognize those who put their team in a better position to win.2014-08-25 10:38:558/23: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: No Reason To Bring In Leandro Barbosahttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/23/chicago-bulls-reason-bring-leandro-barbosa/
Heading to the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the goals can be found on different ends of the spectrum for each player parti**** in the event. For team USA, the trip will be considered an utter failure if they don&#039;t take home the championship for the secondstraight time, despite losing ...2014-08-23 10:38:238/22: Hoops Habit- San Antonio Spurs: 3 East Teams Who Could Beat Them In The NBA Finalshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/22/san-antonio-spurs-3-east-teams-beat-nba-finals/
As the San Antonio Spurs vie for a third trip to the NBA Finals this year, San Antonio has many obstacles standing in their way. Often the case, one of the biggest hurdles to the Spurs winning the championship is being healthy. In a loaded Western Conference, San Antonio, who usually rests their ...2014-08-22 11:38:338/21: Fully Clips- ESPN's Amin Elhassan names Clippers backcourt best in NBAhttp://fullyclips.com/2014/08/21/espns-amin-elhassan-names-clippers-backcourt-best-nba/
Amongst basketball Twitter, one frequent discussions held amongst parti**** is &#039;who has the best backcourt in the NBA&#039;. Well, ESPN writer Amin Elhassan decided totake on the task of figuring it out himself, answering the question over at ESPN Insider, naming his five best backcourts in 2014-08-21 10:39:098/21: LA Sports Hub- ESPN Says Kobe Isn't A Top 10 Shooting Guardhttp://lasportshub.com/2014/08/20/espn-says-kobe-isnt-top-10-shooting-guard/
In an effort to try and project the 2014-15 NBA regular season, ESPN has been doing it&#039;s &#34;summer forecast&#34; series. In it they&#039;ve made projections for teams, conferences, and players. Now, in an attempt to **** off the entire city of Los Angeles, they&#039;ve done their &#34;Top ...2014-08-21 00:38:128/20: Lake Show Life- ESPN projects Kobe Bryant outside top 10 of SGs for 2014-15http://lakeshowlife.com/2014/08/20/espn-projects-kobe-bryant-outside-top-10-sgs-2014-15/
Kobe Bryant is coming off two injuries and played just six games last season. However, ESPN has apparently completely written off Bryant, projected him outside of their top ten shooting guards next season. Brian Doolittle used some metric stats to calculate the top ten for next season, and Bryant fe2014-08-20 15:39:378/20: Wiz of Awes- James Harden vs. Bradley Beal: Revisiting the Trade That Never Happenedhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/08/20/james-harden-vs-bradley-beal-revisiting-the-trade-that-never-happened-debate/
There&#039;s 42 days until training camp starts for the Washington Wizards. That&#8217;s 60,480 minutes and 3,628,800 seconds&#33; What am I supposed to do for that long? Sure, I can watch football but how much &#8220;Will RG3 learn to slide?&#8221; or &#8220;Why I love/hate Kirk Cousins&#8221; can 2014-08-20 14:39:328/20: Hoops Habit- Jim Boeheim: Chicago Bulls Better For Carmelo Anthonyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/20/jim-boeheim-chicago-bulls-better-carmelo-anthony/
You may have had an unbelievablesummer this year, but Carmelo Anthony had a better one. It was just last month when Anthony agreed to stay in Manhattan with the New York Knicks for five more years, in which heannounced on his website that he&#039;s &#34;looking forwardto continue my career in Or...2014-08-20 10:38:388/18: Ink on Indy- Why the Pacers Must Be Careful with Potential Tradeshttp://inkonindy.com/2014/08/18/pacers-must-careful-potential-trades/
In the first game of the 2012 playoffs, the Chicago Bulls&#039; biggest fear happened - Derrick Rose went down with a knee injury that robbed him of a potential championship run and the following season. In just his 10th game back in action last year, another knee injury stole another year from t...2014-08-18 10:37:168/16: Hoops Habit- E'Twaun Moore Expected To Sign With Chicago Bulls http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/16/etwaun-moore-expected-sign-chicago-bulls/
The Chicago Bulls have missed out on a few top name free agents this summer, but have managed to walk away with some desirable consolation prizes for another run at an NBA title. But it looks like their quest in adding more veterans to the roster hasn&#039;tbeen conquered. According to Mary Steve...2014-08-16 09:37:598/15: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Is There Truth to All The Optimism?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/15/chicago-bulls-truth-optimism/
At times, it&#039;s burdensome to be an optimist for professional teams. After building their winning culture with Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls fell back down to the bottom of the barrel in the first few years of the 2000&#039;s. One of the three or four most athletic point guards in NBA his...2014-08-15 10:38:368/15: Hoops Habit- Cleveland Cavaliers: Top 10 Games This Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/15/cleveland-cavaliers-top-10-games-season/
The countdown has begun as we are just 74 days away from the start of the season. Only 74 days before the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks kick off the schedule. Finally, the end of the long offseason is almost upon us. With the release of the schedule, fans and players alike start the coun...2014-08-15 09:38:078/11: The Hoops Manifesto- Missner&#8217;s Manifesto: Wild Wild Easthttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/missners-manifesto-wild-wild-east.html
(Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports) &#160; If change is good, then good things are coming to the Eastern Conference of the NBA. After a season in which the teams collectively looked terrible, nearly every team has had some sort of roster upheaval. Even the âsuccessfulâ teams in the East found a way 2014-08-11 11:35:298/11: Hoops Habit- Cleveland Cavaliers: Rivalry Revision?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/11/cleveland-cavaliers-rivalry-revision/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_57425&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] May 30, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (left) stands next to Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (right) during the first half in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 20...2014-08-11 10:38:538/9: Hoops Habit- Joakim Noah: Best Moments From 2013-14http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/09/joakim-noah-best-moments-2013-14/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_56809&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Apr 22, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) is presented the Kia Defensive Player of the Year award before game two during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at United Center...2014-08-09 09:38:308/8: Da Windy City- Cavaliers Trade Leaves No Doubt that Bulls are Best in Easthttp://dawindycity.com/2014/08/08/cavaliers-trade-leaves-doubt-bulls-best-east/
TheCleveland Cavaliers have been the talk of the NBA off-season, for good reason. Besides winning the NBA Draft Lottery and selecting phenomAndrew Wiggins, they also were able to reconcile with the best player in the NBA todayLeBron James and add him to a team that already boasts a superstar inKyrie2014-08-08 14:38:098/7: Hoops Habit- Brooklyn Nets: 5 Things To Look For In 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/07/brooklyn-nets-5-things-to-look-for/
A few weeks ago, these were my predictions for how the Brooklyn Nets would fare in the 2014-15 Eastern Conference standings: Cavs (especially if they get Kevin Love) Wizards (I &#60;3 John Wall) Bulls (just because Derrick Rose looked great in the Team USA scrimmage doesn&#039;t mean he...2014-08-07 11:38:388/6: isportsweb.com- Chicago Bulls: Full speed aheadhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/sGdTTiStahQ/
By my count, the Bulls are 12 players deep and looking to put the finishing touches on what is arguably their best roster in the last 15 years. The most recent addition became official on July 22nd when the Bulls signed point guard Aaron Brooks to a one-year, approximately $1 million contract. The B2014-08-06 11:40:248/5: isportsweb.com- Chicago Bulls: Why Jimmy Butler is the X-factorhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/i49Tztk4xqM/
To borrowÂ a line from country music star Gary Allen, &#8220;Every storm runs out of rain,&#8221; Jimmy Butler&#8217;s life has symbolized that and then some. Butler has overcome an insurmountable amount of troubles throughout his childhood and has remarkably become a successful NBA player after onl2014-08-05 23:39:578/4: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Win-Loss Prediction For 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/04/chicago-bulls-win-loss-prediction-2014-15/
The Chicago Bulls have been very unfortunate the past two seasons as they have had to play without Derrick Rose for a total of 154 games. But despite Rose&#039;s bad luck with two serious knee surgeries, the Bulls finished the last two years with the fifth and fourth best records in the Eastern Conf2014-08-04 11:38:318/1: isportsweb.com- Chicago Bulls: Why Doug McDermott is the X-factorhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/VGxzuOW7BU8/
While I predicted something different for the Chicago Bulls and the 2014 Draft, I think the Bulls made the exact right move trading their 16thÂ and 19thÂ picks for small forward Doug McDermott. This yearâs Chicago Bulls X-factor will most certainly be Creightonâs superstar. Lingering rumors abou2014-08-01 15:40:057/31: Dunking with Wolves- Kevin Love could still play for Team USA if traded to Cleveland, Mirotic possibly on tablehttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/07/31/kevin-love-still-play-team-usa-traded-cleveland-mirotic-possibly-table/
Do it for America, Cleveland. According to U.S.A.Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo, Kevin Love could still play for Team USA during the FIBA World Cup at the end of the summer. Games begin on August 30, and the 12-man roster does not need to be finalized until 24 hours before competition begins...2014-07-31 22:39:057/31: Orlando Magic Daily- A quick preview of 2015 free agencyhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/a-quick-preview-of-2015-free-agency.html
With July preparing to come to a close, free agency is pretty much done. The Magic have a full roster of 15 players at the moment and so their offseason is done (and continuing to confuse everybody). Orlando did its work to hand over the reigns of the team to its young players, filling the [&#8230;]2014-07-31 14:35:097/31: Hardwood Houdini- Helping the Build - Potential Boston Celtics Free Agent Targets for 2015http://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/07/31/helping-build-potential-boston-celtics-free-agent-targets-2015/
&#34;Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.&#34; While it seems trite to apply such daunting words to the world of professional basketball, such an approach will be necessary next year for Boston Celtics fans, players, and front-office personnel. After a summer of being effectively squee...2014-07-31 12:38:577/31: isportsweb.com- Washington Wizards: Why Nene is the X-factorhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/gQCs-ANG-tg/
A crazy man is cut loose by the Washington Wizards multiple times during the year. His name is Nene. Nene is one of those players that just has an affinity for doing to the dirty work, which is why he can become a huge X-factor for the Wizards in the future. At 6-foot-11 and 250 [&#8230;]
The post W2014-07-31 00:40:157/29: Hoops Habit- How Much Do Statistics Drive the NBA Universe?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/29/statistics/
Is there any missing the blithe, easygoing world those lived in during the 1950&#039;s and 60&#039;s? Baby boomers, don&#039;t come knocking on my door ready to attack like a pack of wolves; I know the world was everything but &#34;easy.&#34; The culture, financial hold, and war theatrics were ...2014-07-29 14:38:407/29: isportsweb.com- Derrick Rose: Part one of the return part twohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/m4w5FJeXv-8/
Derrick Rose has been selected to compete for a chance to represent the USA in the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball. Earlier this year, Rose said he was definitely going to play this summer for Team USA. Then a few weeks ago, he said that he might not. Fast forward to yesterday: Rose showed [&#82302014-07-29 13:41:167/28: HoopsRumors- 2014 Rookie Scale Extension Primerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/rookie-extension-primer.html
The deals involving star players aren&#8217;t yet over this offseason. Even beyond the unresolved free agencies of Eric Bledsoe and Greg Monroe and the looming specter of a Kevin Love trade are rookie scale extension candidates.Â Any player who signed a rookie scale contract is eligible to sign an e2014-07-28 14:36:067/27: Dunking with Wolves- Why the Timberwolves should avoid a Kevin Love trade with the Cavshttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/07/27/timberwolves-avoid-kevin-love-trade-cavs/
The Minnesota Timberwolves&#039; efforts to deal Kevin Love this summer has seen countless twists and turns. While any action has yet to be taken with the double-double machine, one recent signing by the Cleveland Cavaliers could be a small dose of good news for the team with the longest current ...2014-07-27 09:38:347/26: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Projecting The 2014-15 Starting Lineuphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/26/toronto-raptors-projecting-2014-15-starting-lineup/
The Toronto Raptors&#039; success in 2013-14 has been well documented. They established a new franchise record by winning 48 games. Furthermore, they won the Atlantic Division title and, along with the Chicago Bulls, finished with the third-best win-loss record in the Eastern Conference, behind t...2014-07-26 09:38:017/24: Factory of Sadness- Report: Cavs Haven't Offered Andrew Wiggins for Kevin Lovehttp://factoryofsadness.co/2014/07/24/report-cavs-havent-offered-andrew-wiggins-kevin-love/
Many Cleveland Cavaliers fans would do anything for (Kevin) Love but according to Sam Amico the Cavs won&#039;t do that (include Andrew Wiggins). No they won&#039;t do that? https://twitter.com/SamAmicoFSO/status/492414335893786624 Sorry for the terrible Meatloaf/Love song puns, but get ready ...2014-07-24 18:37:457/24: Blue Man Hoop- Kevin Love Trade Rumors Updatehttp://bluemanhoop.com/2014/07/24/kevin-love-update/
Here is a quick update on the latest Kevin Love rumors. According to CCNE.com, the Boston Celtics are moving on from the Kevin Love talks: &#8220;There&#039;s no waiving of the white flag just yet, but the Boston Celtics appear to be ready to move on from their pursuit of Minnesota star Kevin Lov...2014-07-24 09:39:127/23: HoopsRumors- Bulls Offer Gibson, Mirotic, McDermott For Lovehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/gibson-mirotic-mcdermott.html
The Bulls are offering a package of Taj Gibson, Nikola Mirotic and Doug McDermott for Kevin Love, as a source confirms to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities (on Twitter). Chris Sheridan of SheridanHoops.com was the first to report the offer. Sheridan hears the Wolves like Chicago&#8217;s packag2014-07-23 12:36:187/23: Factory of Sadness- Report: Andrew Wiggins The Trump Card In Cavs' Pursuit of Kevin Lovehttp://factoryofsadness.co/2014/07/23/report-andrew-wiggins-trump-card-cavs-pursuit-kevin-love/
While the Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls have entered the Kevin Love sweepstakes, the Cavaliers still look to be the front runner to acquire the three-time All-Star. Cleveland has the asset Minnesota President Flip Saunders covets the most: Andrew Wiggins. Here&#039;s what Sheridan Hoops...2014-07-23 10:38:327/23: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Pull Into Race For Kevin Lovehttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/07/23/nba-rumors-chicago-bulls-pull-race-kevin-love/
NBA Rumors With Golden State&#039;s unwillingness to trade Klay Thompson and Cleveland&#039;s sudden willingness to deal Andrew Wiggins, it appears that Kevin Love is on the verge of getting dealt -- and there&#039;s one clear-cut favorite. Common sense would indicate tha...2014-07-23 06:37:497/22: Dunking with Wolves- Sorry, Flip: the Wolves cannot avoid a rebuildhttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/?p=9817
With apologies to Flip Saunders, let&#039;s talk a little bit about how and why, despite their new/old boss&#039; insistence to the contrary, the Wolves cannot avoid a rebuild. Maybe Zach LaVine is Michael Jordan (he&#039;s not), but even M.J. had a sub-.500, non-playoff season in his rookie seas...2014-07-22 21:39:037/22: Dunking with Wolves- Chicago Bulls back in the mix for Kevin Love, offering Mirotic?http://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/07/22/chicago-bulls-back-mix-kevin-love/
Marc Stein and Brian Windhorst, both of ESPN,are reporting that the Chicago Bulls are back in the mix for Kevin Love. This news comes on the same day thatthe Associated Press reported that Andrew Wiggins is on the verge of signing his rookie contract with the Cavs, thereby delaying any trade bein...2014-07-22 21:39:037/22: Hoops Habit- Kevin Love Trade Talks Heating Up With Cavs, Bullshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/22/kevin-love-trade-talks-heating-cavs-bulls/
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves have been in no rush to hammer out a Kevin Love trade to this point. But now that the Chicago Bulls have entered the conversation, those trade talks might just be heating up once again. According to ESPN&#039;s Marc Stein, the Bulls are making a ...2014-07-22 16:38:107/22: Da Windy City- Bulls Putting Together Another Bench Mob http://dawindycity.com/2014/07/22/bulls-putting-together-another-bench-mob/
As the Chicago Bulls put the finishing touches on the 2014-2015 roster, one thing comes to mind-this is going to be a pretty deep team.Having a good, deep bench is essential in going far into the playoffs. Having a deep bench like this will bring back memories from the recent past- the Chicago Bulls2014-07-22 12:38:047/22: Daily Knicks- Phil Jackson Aces First New York Knicks' Testhttp://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2014/07/22/phil-jackson-aces-first-new-york-knicks-test/
Thought the ink is barely dry on Carmelo Anthony&#8217;s brand new five-year, $124 million contract with the New York Knicks, it&#8217;s easy to say Phil Jackson aced his first test as Knicks&#039; president. At the start of free agency, the most favorable potential outcomes of Carmelo Anthony...2014-07-22 08:38:317/20: Hoops Habit- Carlos Boozer: Top 5 Games From 2013-14 Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/20/carlos-boozer-top-5-games-2013-14-season/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_53937&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Apr 20, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5) is defended by Washington Wizards forward Nene Hilario (42) during the first quarter of game one of the first round of the 2014 NBA Pl...2014-07-20 09:37:487/18: Double Dribble- Eastern Conference &#8211; Post LeBron and Lance Signingshttp://doubledribble.wordpress.com/2014/07/18/eastern-conference-post-lebron-and-lance-signings/
Is it possible that I havenât written an article since the before the end of round of one of the playoffs? All things are possible through our faith in LeBron, hallowed be his essay. But putting faith aside, Iâve had a crazy summer and am coming back with a vengeance today (possibly followed by 2014-07-18 12:36:407/17: isportsweb.com- NBA Rookie of the Year favoriteshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/N7fodUr8H8s/
Despite the fact that these players have only been a part of their respected teams for only a few weeks now, it&#8217;s never too early to discuss NBA Rookie of the Year candidates. This past year&#8217;s winner was a bit of a sleeper, but Michael Carter-Williams proved he is the real deal despite t2014-07-17 12:40:017/16: Hoops Habit- Offseason Movement: A Shift Of Power Atop The Eastern Conferencehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/16/offseason-movement-shift-power-atop-eastern-conference/
When LeBron James decided to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers last week, the balance of power in the Eastern Conference shifted away from the Miami Heat, who have represented the conference in the NBA Finals the past four seasons. The question now: Who becomes the favorites in the East? As the to..2014-07-16 10:38:257/15: Dunking with Wolves- When letting Kevin Love walk is not the worst-case scenario...http://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/07/15/letting-kevin-love-walk-worst-case-scenario/
The Wolves have no leverage. They have to trade Kevin Love. Letting him walk next summer is the worst-case scenario. Right? Wrong. There are far worse fates for the Timberwolves. Turns out, having a top-six NBA player for a full season isn&#039;t the worst thing in the world. Obviously, the ph...2014-07-15 09:38:187/14: isportsweb.com- Chicago Bulls: No Melo, no problemhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/pMBTUmo5AqI/
Well, I canât say I didnât see that comingâ¦ Carmelo Anthony has revealed his final decision and he is re-signing with the New York Knicks. Iâm really not surprised. I donât know how anyone can turn down a chance to be part of a team that is being built by Phil Jackson. Jackson must have [&2014-07-14 14:40:537/14: numberFire- Do the Bulls Have Too Many Big Men?https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2637/do-the-bulls-have-too-many-big-men
Chicago will have five good big men this year, but not nearly enough minutes for all of them.See More
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2014-07-14 12:35:557/14: HoopsRumors- The Bulls And The Salary Caphttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/bulls-salary-cap.html
The Bulls didn&#8217;t end up with Carmelo Anthony, but they still wound up making moves that seemingly foretell the end of Carlos Boozer&#8216;s tenure in Chicago. Boozer remains on the roster for now, and it would seem like the Bulls, who prefer to trade him rather than use the amnesty clause to r2014-07-14 12:35:547/11: Dunking with Wolves- LeBron to Cleveland, Love to follow via trade?http://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/07/11/lebron-cleveland-love-follow-via-trade/
It finally happened. LeBron James is back in Cleveland, and free agency can officially resume. The big question, of course, is if Kevin Love is to follow via trade, how soon might that deal be commenced? It&#039;s been mentioned in various places that Cleveland has already offered up Anthony Benn...2014-07-11 16:41:217/8: Hardwood Houdini- Boston Celtics: What's a "Trade Exception"?http://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/07/08/boston-celtics-cba-jargon-dummies/
Through the first few days of free agency you&#039;ve probably heard terms including max contract, mid-level exception, bird rights, trade exception, amnesty clause, etc. Unless you&#039;ve mastered the 450+ page NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement from 2011 you probably get some of these terms conf2014-07-08 11:38:337/8: Dunking with Wolves- Is it possible for Kevin Love to end up in Cleveland with LeBron James?http://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/07/08/possible-kevin-love-end-cleveland-lebron-james/
In short, no. I mean, sure, it&#039;s technically possible for Kevin Love to end up in Cleveland with LeBron James. (Almost) anything is possible. But it&#039;s far from likely. Despite what those breathtakingly excited (and who can blame them) Cavaliers fans on Twitter may be conjuring up in the...2014-07-08 09:38:357/6: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Featured Feedbackhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/hoops-rumors-featured-feedback-11.html
We value your input on the news we cover here at Hoops Rumors. Thatâs why weâre passing along some of the best insight from our comments and theÂ Hoops Rumors Facebook page. Share your reaction to and insight on the news and rumors around the league, and youâll have a chance to see your name h2014-07-06 11:35:487/2: HoopsRumors- Knicks Will Not Take Boozer In Sign And Tradehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/knicks-boozer-trade.html
The Bulls might want to work out a sign-and-trade deal with the Knicks for Carmelo Anthony, but they won&#8217;t be able to do it with Carlos Boozer, writes Chris Broussard of ESPN.com. Â Chicago would probably want to include Boozer, who has been mentioned as an amnesty candidate, in suchÂ a deal, 2014-07-02 01:36:026/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Keepers For 2014/15 Season &#8212; Central Divisionhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-keepers-201415-season-central-division/
One of the more fun ways to play fantasy basketball leagues is in a dynasty or keeper league. In this series of articles, I&#8217;ll tell you which fantasy basketball keepers you should target. As a bit of background, a keeper league is a league that allows you to retain normally up to five players 2014-06-30 13:43:026/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast Episode 59: Mozgov&#8217;dhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-podcast-episode-59-mozgovd/
In episode 59 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball podcast, I talk about the Russian Revolution in Denver, with Timofey Mozgov destroying the Warriors&#8217; hopes and dreams, as well as the little Aussie, Patty Mills. FanDuel Lineup For Friday PG &#8211; Russell Westbrook PG &#8211; Mike Conley SG &#2014-06-30 13:43:026/29: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Tom Thibodeau -- 2013-14 Season Recaphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/29/chicago-bulls-tom-thibodeau-2013-14-season-recap/
The Chicago Bulls season concluded with another first-round playoff exit, which marks the second time this has happened in the past three years. So far, we have discussed how well the starting lineup performed along with most of the bench unit as well. This week, we will move up in the team hiera...2014-06-29 09:37:476/26: Blue Man Hoop- David Lee Is Why Acquiring Kevin Love Is A No-Brainerhttp://bluemanhoop.com/2014/06/26/david-lee-is-why-acquiring-kevin-love-is-a-no-brainer/
Despite having zero draft picks in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors are still able to provide plenty of juicy headlines to fans of the league. The most recent nugget of information is the potential blockbuster trade scenario that could bring All-Star Kevin Love to the Bay Area from M...2014-06-26 12:39:106/25: numberFire- NBA Draft Questions: Which Combine Measurables Are Useful?https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2490/nba-draft-questions-which-combine-measurables-are-useful
The NBA Combine provided us with a flood of stats and information. Let's sort through it all to find significant and insignificant trends.See More
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2014-06-25 13:35:506/25: Da Windy City- How the Chicago Bulls Can Land Carmelo Anthony AND LeBron Jameshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/06/25/chicago-bulls-can-land-carmelo-anthony-lebron-james/
It seems too good to be true. But what if it wasn&#039;t? Could theChicago Bulls really land bothCarmelo Anthony andLeBron James? There is a possibility, but it would have to be done very quickly by the team, and it would require another team being willing to realize they&#039;re behind the proverbi2014-06-25 12:38:036/25: Hoops Habit- LeBron James: Pros, Cons Of Leaving Miami Heathttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/25/lebron-james-pros-cons-leaving-miami-heat/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_51438&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Jun 12, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) reacts during the third quarter of game four of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Cred...2014-06-25 09:38:046/24: Hoops Habit- LeBron James: 8 Free Agency Destinationshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/24/lebron-james-8-free-agency-destinations/
And just like that, the 2014 free agency landscape was flipped on its head. With the news this morning that LeBron James will opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat and become an unrestricted free agent this summer, NBA general managers may already be lining up in the streets to make their sale2014-06-24 12:38:096/24: Dunking with Wolves- Around the league: Love update, LeBron to opt outhttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/06/24/around-league-love-update-lebron-opt/
Happy Tuesday, everyone. T-minus 48 hours and change until the 2014 NBA Draft. Somewhat surprisingly, Kevin Love trade rumors have slowed considerably since the rash of Golden State &#34;news&#34; late last week and into the early part of the weekend. The Warriors are allegedly resisting to tra...2014-06-24 10:38:316/24: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Free Agency: Why Melo, Chicago Bulls Need Each Otherhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/06/24/nba-free-agency-melo-bulls/
NBA Free Agency Carmelo Anthony has received a lot of attention all season long. It wasn&#8217;t all for his play, however. Instead, people have been wondering what Anthony was going to decide to do this offseason. He has the opportunity to stay with Knicks, but has also been rumored to be testin...2014-06-24 09:37:386/23: A Royal Pain- NBA Draft Rumors: Sacramento Kings, Bulls talking trade for No. 8 pickhttp://aroyalpain.com/2014/06/23/nba-draft-rumors-sacramento-kings-bulls-talking-trade-8-pick/
After Rudy Gay decided to opt-in to his contract with the Sacramento Kings on Sunday afternoon, it became more evident that the Kings would likely continue their efforts to trade their No. 8 selection in the 2014 NBA Draft. Such is the case, apparently, as SportingNews reports that the Kings ...2014-06-23 13:38:596/23: Da Windy City- Does Getting Afflalo Help Or Hurt Bulls' Pursuit of Carmelo Anthonyhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/06/23/getting-afflalo-hurt-bulls-pursuit-carmelo-anthony/
Over the weekend, Adrian Wojnarowski reported that they were in talks with the Orlando Magic guard/forward Arron Afflalo. It was a surprise, considering that the Bulls were mentioned as a possible landing spot for Carmelo Anthony. The Bulls appeared to be the leading candidate in the Anthony swe...2014-06-23 08:37:236/22: Da Windy City- NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Opts Out Of Contract With New York Knickshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/06/22/nba-rumors-carmelo-anthony-opts-contract-new-york-knicks/
The first shoe has dropped in the Chicago Bulls&#039; pursuit of Carmelo Anthony. Anthony has decided to opt-out of his current contract with the New York Knicks and will become a free agent on June 30. As planned, Carmelo Anthony will file notice with Knicks on Monday that he&#039;s opted-out o...2014-06-22 15:37:506/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Chicago Bulls Pursuing Arron Afflalo, According to Report http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/21/chicago-bulls-pursuing-arron-afflalo-according-report/
The rumors with Orlando Magic guard Arron Afflalo continue to swirl. On Saturday, Yahoo&#33; Sport&#8217;s Adrian Wojnarwoski cited league sources as saying the Chicago Bulls were pursuing a trade for the Magic swingman. Afflalo, who has been the talk of many rumors over the last year, is co...2014-06-22 10:38:366/21: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Rumors: Bulls Looking to Acquire Arron Afflalo?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/06/21/nba-rumors-bulls-looking-acquire-arron-afflalo/
NBA Rumors It is not news that the Bulls are looking for another scorer on their roster. It seems like this has been the discussion for the past few off-seasons. They have tried out many players like Mike Dunleavy Jr., Richard Hamilton, and Kyle Korver to fill key scoring roles, but...2014-06-21 13:38:076/20: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Potential Trade Packages For Kevin Lovehttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/06/landing-spots-for-kevin-love.html
Heading into the 2014 NBA Draft, there is a lot of hype surrounding Kevin Love. Love has already let the Minnesota Timberwolves that he will be opting out of his contract at the end of the 2014-2015 season, making him a free agent. Knowing this, the T'Wolves are doing whatever they can to trade Lov2014-06-20 14:35:496/20: Hoops Habit- Houston Rockets: Why Patrick Beverley Is Valuable To Their Rosterhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/20/houston-rockets-patrick-beverley-valuable-roster/
When you think of the Houston Rockets, the first things to come to mind are their ability to put up points (107.7 points per game, secnd in the NBA), James Harden&#039;s emergence, and their charismatic big man, Dwight Howard. Even the versatile role of Chandler Parsons brings about several highligh2014-06-20 11:37:196/19: Hoops Habit- NBA: Less Than A Week Away From Draft, Kevin Love Trade Talks Heating Uphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/19/nba-less-week-away-draft-kevin-love-trade-talks-heating/
For months, Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Flip Saunders had downplayed all the trade rumors regarding Kevin Love, stating that he&#039;s never had intentions of trading him before next season while also knowing that Love will walk as a free agent in 2015. That doesn...2014-06-19 21:37:316/17: Hoops Habit- NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Desperate For Carmelo Anthony? http://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/17/nba-rumors-chicago-bulls-desperate-carmelo-anthony/
The 2013-14 season has come to a close with the San Antonio Spurs knocking off the two-time defending champions, the Miami Heat, in a five-game NBA Finals blowout which featured the emergence of Kawhi Leonardand the final stamp on the legacies of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. As one ...2014-06-17 10:37:096/16: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls 2014 NBA Draft Profile: Glenn Robinson IIIhttp://dawindycity.com/2014/06/16/chicago-bulls-2014-nba-draft-profile-glenn-robinson-iii/
In our continuing series profiling possible draft picks for the Chicago Bulls, we will be looking at Glenn Robinson III. Robinson is a 6-7, 211-pound forward with a 6-10 wingspan. He is a tremendous athlete with a high motor. Has an NBA-ready, tough body. His athleticism allows him to play great ...2014-06-16 08:37:236/16: Da Windy City- San Antonio Spurs Give the Chicago Bulls Hope for a Championshiphttp://dawindycity.com/2014/06/15/san-antonio-spurs-give-chicago-bulls-hope-championship/
The San Antonio Spurs have dethroned the mighty Miami Heat and have regained NBA supremacy by winning the 2014 NBA Championship. Not only did the Spurs beat the Heat, they dismantled them. They outscored the Heat by 70 points and won by 15 points or more in four of the five games. The Spurs dominate2014-06-16 01:36:406/13: XN Sports- After NBA Finals Game 4 Rout, LeBron&#8217;s Best Move Is To Leave Heathttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/06/13/nba-finals-game-4-rout-lebrons-best-move-leave-heat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-finals-game-4-rout-lebrons-best-move-leave-heat
LeBron James should opt of his current contract and become a free agent -- if his intention is still to win championships.
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2014-06-13 12:35:536/12: Dunking with Wolves- Kevin Love trade offers: Chicago Bullshttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/06/12/kevin-love-trade-offers-chicago-bulls/
This is Part Fivein a 29-part series that will tour every team in the league with the purpose of exploring any and all trade combinations that would involveKevin Lovebeing shippedout ofMinnesota. Trades are meant to be realistic regardingLove&#039;s trade value and may includethree-team trade possib2014-06-12 09:37:326/10: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls 2013-14 Player Grades: Tony Snellhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/10/chicago-bulls-2013-14-player-grades-tony-snell/
Following the 2012-13 campaign, the Chicago Bulls were looking to add players to the roster who were capable of stretching opposing defenses. And who could blame them? The team was coming off a season in which they were ranked 20th in 3-point shooting percentage. In order to address this ne...2014-06-10 14:37:336/9: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Love, Wiggins, Parker, Caliparihttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/central-wiggins-calipari.html
The Bulls are in a long line of teams with interest in Kevin Love, writes K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Â Johnson suggests that a deal involving Taj Gibson, Jimmy Butler, draft picks and/or the rights to Nikola Mirotic, and expiring deals could get it done. Â The question, however, is whether2014-06-09 18:35:546/9: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls 2013-14 Player Grades: Derrick Rosehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/09/chicago-bulls-2013-14-player-grades-derrick-rose/
Chicago Bulls fans had waited patiently for Derrick Rose to make his long-awaited return from a torn ACL injury he sustained in the 2012 playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers. And with him back in the fold, the Bulls were expected to challenge the two-time defending champion Miami Heat for the ...2014-06-09 15:37:276/7: Hardwood Houdini- Minnesota Timberwolves Playing Hardball With The Boston Celticshttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/06/07/minnesota-timberwolves-playing-hardball-boston-celtics/
Ah, Minnesota&#33; The Timberwolves must really hate the Boston Celtics. First, the Celtics did in one season what Minnesota couldn&#039;t do in, um, ever: help Kevin Garnett win an NBA Championship. Now, the Celtics are trying to lure another All-Star power forward named Kevin over to Titletown: ..2014-06-07 10:37:136/5: HoopsRumors- Poll: Where Will Kevin Love Begin 2014/15?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/kevin-begin-201415.html
The Wolves made headlines today byÂ revealing that team presidentÂ Flip SaundersÂ will take the reigns as head coachÂ and enter into a role similar to the one possessed by the likes ofÂ Doc RiversÂ andÂ Stan Van Gundy. The news wasn&#8217;t overly shocking since Saunders had long beenÂ rumoredÂ as a2014-06-05 21:35:496/4: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls 2014 NBA Draft Profile: James Younghttp://dawindycity.com/2014/06/04/chicago-bulls-2014-nba-draft-profile-james-young/
In the continuing series leading up to draft day, today we will be taking a look at James Young. The Bulls have been hurting at the shooting guard position for awhile now. Keith Bogans, Ronnie Brewer, Kyle Korver, Richard Hamilton, Marco Belinelli, and even Jimmy Butler are just some of the optio...2014-06-04 08:37:146/3: Right Down Euclid- Luol Deng receives one first place vote for All-Defensive teamhttp://rightdowneuclid.com/2014/06/03/luol-deng-receives-one-first-place-vote-defensive-team/
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Luol Deng received one first place vote and four votes overall for the NBA&#039;s All-Defensive Team. The All-Defensive team was announced today and Deng was the only Cavalier to receive a vote. The first team consisted of NBA Defensive Player of the Year Joakim Noah o...2014-06-03 01:37:276/3: LA Sports Hub- Chris Paul Earns First Team All-Defense Honorshttp://lasportshub.com/2014/06/02/chris-paul-earns-first-team-defense-honors/
Finally some good news out of Clipperland. Today the NBA announced the first and second All-Defense teams and once again Clippers guard Chris Paul earned first team honors. This should come as no shock as Chris Paul is one of the finest defenders in the NBA and has now been named first team All-D...2014-06-03 01:37:126/2: Pistons Palace- Andre Drummond lands one vote on NBA All-Defensive Teamhttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/06/02/andre-drummond-lands-one-vote-on-nba-all-defensive-team/
I don&#039;t know what&#039;s more surprising -- the fact that a Pistons player received attention in this afternoon&#039;s NBA All-Defensive team voting by the media. Or the fact that James Harden, somehow -- someway, received two votes from the media as one of the best defensive players in th...2014-06-02 21:37:246/2: Da Windy City- Could Lance Stephenson Help The Chicago Bulls? http://dawindycity.com/2014/06/02/lance-stephenson-help-chicago-bulls/
Indiana Pacers&#039; shooting guard Lance Stephenson certainly was a major storyline in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Pacers. Though, the argument could be made that Stephenson was a storyline for the wrong reason. Throughout the series, Stephenson was singled out f...2014-06-02 21:37:066/2: Fully Clips- Chris Paul has been selected to his third consecutive NBA All-Defense First Teamhttp://fullyclips.com/2014/06/02/chris-paul-selected-third-consecutive-defense-first-team/
Earlier today, the NBA announcedtheir All-Defense teams and Los Angeles Clippers point guard, once again, has made an appearance, making All-Defense first team. Throughout his nine year career, the NBA has regularly awarded Paul for his work on the defensive side of the ball and rightfully so. Si...2014-06-02 20:37:336/2: Behind the Buck Pass- NBA Announces All-Defense Teamshttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2014/06/02/nba-announces-defense-teams/
The NBA announced its 2013-14 All-Defensive teams Monday, with Defensive Player of the Year Joakim Noah leading the way. Noah is joined on the First Team by Paul George (Pacers), Chris Paul (Clippers), Serge Ibaka (Thunder) and Andre Iguodala (Warriors). LeBron James (Heat), Patrick Beverley (...2014-06-02 16:37:336/2: The Smoking Cuban- What Grinds My Gears: All Defense Teamhttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/06/02/grinds-gears-defense-team/
Hello all&#33; This is Rami Michail and this is the first installment of &#34;What Grinds My Gears&#34;. Yes, I ripped this off form Family Guy. Today the NBA announced its All-Defense teams and I couldn&#039;t pick a better time to release this. The First Team consisted of Paul George, Joakim N...2014-06-02 15:37:356/2: House of Houston- Patrick Beverley Named To NBA All-Defensive 2nd Teamhttp://houseofhouston.com/2014/06/02/patrick-beverley-named-nba-defensive-2nd-team/
Patrick Beverley was named to the NBA All-Defensive 2nd team today. Here&#039;s the breakdown of the votes, courtesy of NBA.com: NBA All-Defensive First Team Position&#124;Player, Team&#124;1st TeamVotes(2 pts)&#124;2nd TeamVotes (1pt)&#124;TotalPoints Center &#124; Joakim Noah, Chicago &#124; 105 &2014-06-02 15:36:406/2: HoopsRumors- Joakim Noah Leads All-Defensive Teamhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/joakim-leads-defensive.html
Defensive Player of the YearÂ Joakim Noah, Paul George, Chris Paul, Serge Ibaka and Andre Iguodala make up this year&#8217;s All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced in a press release. LeBron James, Patrick Beverley, Jimmy Butler, Kawhi Leonard and Roy Hibbert are on the second team. The news is2014-06-02 14:35:545/31: Section 215- NBA Rumors: Taking on Carlos Boozer wouldn't make sense for the Sixershttp://section215.com/2014/05/31/taking-carlos-boozer-wouldnt-make-sense-sixers/
After being upset by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs this year, this Chicago Bulls need to use this off-season largely to address what direction they want to take their team in. Counting on Derrick Rose to ever stay healthy again seems foolish at this poi2014-05-31 18:36:435/21: Wiz of Awes- NBA Trade Rumors: Debating If the Wizards Would Trade Bradley Beal for Kevin Lovehttp://wizofawes.com/2014/05/21/nba-trade-rumors-debating-wizards-trade-bradley-beal-for-kevin-love/
The Washington Wizards have established their core with John Wall and Bradley Beal at the helm. But what if an opportunity arises which could cause them to break up the duo, such as an addition of a superstar player? Kevin Love has been in trade rumors for quite some time and he&#039;d obviously be 2014-05-21 16:37:315/21: XN Sports- Cleveland Or Not, LeBron James Should Say Goodbye To Miami Heathttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/05/21/cleveland-lebron-james-say-goodbye-miami-heat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cleveland-lebron-james-say-goodbye-miami-heat
Sam Spiegelman says the Miami Heat aren't the same team that won back-to-back NBA titles and LeBron James needs to find a new "superteam."
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2014-05-21 13:35:585/21: Hoops Habit- Can the Chicago Bulls Find A Way To Acquire Kevin Love? http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/21/can-chicago-bulls-find-way-acquire-kevin-love/
All-Star power forward Kevin Love hasn&#039;t made an appearance in the playoffs in six seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team has failed to bring inquality teammatesthat could satisfy Love&#039;s desire to be successful in the NBA. According toMarc Stein and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com.2014-05-21 11:37:335/21: Where Offense Happens- It Was Weak, Now It's Righthttp://www.whereoffensehappens.com/blog/it-was-weak-now-its-right
Make or Miss Podcast #16: Round 1, Two Games Down [...] 2014-05-21 05:36:495/21: Where Offense Happens- Step Off, Younginhttp://www.whereoffensehappens.com/blog/step-off-youngin
Wizards Underwhelming Pick-and-Roll Attack [...] 2014-05-21 05:36:495/20: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls 2013-14 Player Grades: Jimmy Butlerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/20/chicago-bulls-2013-14-player-grades-jimmy-butler/
After a promising 2012-13 campaign, Jimmy Butler was moved from the small forward position as a reserve to the starting 2-guard position this year. The expectation was that he and Derrick Rose would finally produce the formidable duo the team was searching for following Chicago&#039;s 4-1 loss to...2014-05-20 14:37:105/19: Hoops Habit- Kevin Love Watch: Breaking Down Rumored Trade Destinationshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/19/kevin-love-watch-breaking-rumored-trade-destinations/
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo&#33; Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love wants to test the free agency waters in 2015. This has president of basketball operations Flip Saunders insearchof potential trades to give Minnesota a return. The teams listed as potential destinat2014-05-19 11:37:245/18: Foul Line Extended- NBA Defensive Player of the Yearhttp://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/05/18/nba-defensive-player-of-the-year/
Yesterday we highlighted the 2014 All-NBA Defensive 2nd Team. Â Today we present the All-NBA Defensive 1st Team: F &#8211; Andre Iguodala, GS F &#8211; Tim Duncan, SA C &#8211; Andrew Bogut, GS G &#8211; Jimmy Butler, Chi G &#8211; Danny Green, SA The 2014 NBA Defensive Player of the Year is the Gol2014-05-18 14:35:465/8: Da Windy City- Can the Bulls Work Offseason Magic?http://dawindycity.com/2014/05/08/chicagobullsmagic/
As the Bulls head into the offseason, for general manager Gar Forman and vice president of basketball operations, John Paxson, the season is just starting. The Bulls expect to be busy this summer looking to sign players who they think will bring the NBA championship back to Chicago. Many people have2014-05-08 19:37:115/8: HoopsRumors- Offseason Outlook: Chicago Bullshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/offseason-outlook-chicago.html
Guaranteed Contracts Derrick RoseÂ ($18,862,876) Carlos BoozerÂ ($16,800,000) Joakim NoahÂ ($12,200,000) Taj GibsonÂ ($8,000,000) Mike DunleavyÂ ($3,326,235) Jimmy ButlerÂ ($2,008,748) Tony SnellÂ ($1,472,400) (Richard HamiltonÂ $333,334)* OptionsÂ None Non-Guaranteed Contracts Mike JamesÂ ($1,448,2014-05-08 15:36:035/5: Hoops Habit- NBA Playoffs: Matchups That Will Define Conference Semifinalshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/05/nba-playoffs-matchups-will-define-conference-semifinals/
The first round is over. A moment of silence for the end of one of the greatest times in NBA history. And we&#039;re back. The Eastern and Western Conference semifinals are set to commence on Monday with two games on the slate. Just eight teams remain in the pursuit of a championship, thus cre...2014-05-05 15:37:325/5: Da Windy City- Grading The 2013-2014 Chicago Bullshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/05/05/grading-2013-2014-chicago-bulls/
Well, the season has ended for the Chicago Bulls. Some say it ended prematurely, while others say it was miraculous that they won 48 games after losing Derrick Rose and Luol Deng. Whatever the case, a good season should not be forgotten by a bad postseason. The Bulls had a nice run after the roug...2014-05-05 12:37:065/5: Da Windy City- Grading The 2012-2013 Chicago Bullshttp://dawindycity.com/2014/05/05/grading-2012-2013-chicago-bulls/
Well, the season has ended for the Chicago Bulls. Some say it ended prematurely, while others say it was miraculous that they won 48 games after losing Derrick Rose and Luol Deng. Whatever the case, a good season should not be forgotten by a bad postseason. The Bulls had a nice run after the roug...2014-05-05 09:36:465/4: Hoops Habit- Indiana Pacers: Staying Alive For Another Serieshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/04/indiana-pacers-staying-alive-another-series/
Only one of Saturday&#039;s three Game 7&#039;s felt as if it was a close, nail-biting battle. It didn&#039;t take place in Indianapolis. As the Los Angeles Clippers were preparing to defend their home court from the three-point maniacs known as the Golden State Warriors, there was an unlikely Ga...2014-05-04 15:37:265/3: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Lack Of Offense Primary Reason For Recent Playoff Failureshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/02/chicago-bulls-lack-offense-primary-reason-recent-playoff-failures/
The Chicago Bulls exited the first round of the playoffs for the second time in three seasons following their 75-69 loss to the Washington Wizards on Apr. 29. So why is it that Chicago is on the outside looking in once again? Is it because of the outstanding play by the Wizards back court duo ...2014-05-03 11:37:215/1: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs: Best and Worst Parts of Wizards vs. Bulls First Round Serieshttp://wizofawes.com/2014/05/01/nba-playoffs-best-and-worst-parts-wizards-vs-bulls/
The Washington Wizards had an excellent first round, surprising virtually everyone by beating the Chicago Bulls and doing it in just five games. However, the Wizards were far from perfect this series and will definitely have to improve against more talented teams such as Indiana and Miami. Here are 2014-05-01 19:37:185/1: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs: Recapping Wizards vs. Bulls First Round Series with a Chicago Perspectivehttp://wizofawes.com/2014/05/01/nba-playoffs-recapping-wizards-vs-bulls-series-with-chicago-view-q-and-q/
Throughout the course of the series between the Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls, Ronald Agers (editor of FanSided&#039;s Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy) and I broke down each game in Q&#38;A form, so now that the series is over, we took some time to reflect. - Wiz of Awes: Ron,...2014-05-01 12:37:395/1: XN Sports- Derrick Rose Back Doing Contact Drillshttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/05/01/derrick-rose-back-contact-drills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derrick-rose-back-contact-drills
While the Chicago Bulls crashed and burned in the playoffs, they did get some good news as Derrick Rose continues to inch closer to 100 percent.
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2014-05-01 12:35:554/30: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs: Reflecting on the Wizards' First Round Win over the Bulls and What it Means Going Forwardhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/04/30/nba-playoffs-wizards-stun-bulls-first-round-reflection/
I&#8217;d like to know which visionary soul out there had the Washington Wizards as the second team to be through to Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Or even who displayed enough clairvoyance to peg Washington as a victor over the media darling Chicago Bulls in any number of games. Chances are, the peop2014-04-30 13:38:044/30: Purple and Blues- NBA Playoffs: Tuesday Recap (VIDEO)http://purpleandblues.com/2014/04/30/nba-playoffs-tuesday-recap-video/
Three more games in the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night, and three really good games to watch. We seen another first round series wrap up last night. To see video highlight&#039;s and a recap for all three match ups in the NBA Playoffs last night, check it all out below.Recaps courtesy of Sports Illus2014-04-30 07:37:414/29: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs, Wizards vs. Bulls: Wizards Close Series in Chicago, Advance to Second Roundhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/04/29/nba-playoffs-wizards-vs-bulls-wizards-close-series-chicago-advance-second-round/
Even though it was an ugly contest, the Washington Wizards prevailed tonight against the Chicago Bulls and will move to the second round of the NBA Playoffs for the first time in what seems like decades. Prior to the beginning of the regular season, I don&#039;t think any of us tho...2014-04-29 23:37:524/29: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs 2014, Wizards vs. Bulls Game 5: Start Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Morehttp://wizofawes.com/?p=4867
It&#039;s been a long time since the Washington Wizards have advanced past the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but they&#039;ll have a chance to do that just tonight against the Chicago Bulls. After securing a home win on Sunday, the Wizards are up 3-1 in the series against the Bulls,...2014-04-29 12:37:494/29: Hoops Habit- Washington Wizards: On Verge Of 1st Playoff Series Win Since 2005http://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/29/washington-wizards-verge-1st-playoff-series-win-since-2005/
It has been a long time since the Washington Wizards have played in the second round of the postseason. We have to take it all the way back to the 2004-05 season for that to happen. Just to put that into perspective, here are some things that were going on in the playoffs in 2005: Gwen Stefani h...2014-04-29 12:37:264/28: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs 2014, Wizards vs. Bulls: Game 5 Preview, Notes and Prediction Pollhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/04/28/nba-playoffs-2014-wizards-vs-bulls-game-5-preview-notes-prediction-poll/
If you were to tell me that the Washington Wizards would have a chance to advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs prior to the beginning of the regular season, I wouldn&#039;t have believed you. Well, after Sunday nights victory over the Chicago Bulls in the nation&#039;s c...2014-04-28 22:37:524/28: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler The Key To Bulls Hopeshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/28/chicago-bulls-jimmy-butler-key-bulls-hopes/
The Chicago Bulls lost Game 4 to the Washington Wizards Sunday, and are now on the brink of being knocked out of the playoffs. There have been many issues throughout this series for the Bulls, one of the main issues being the lack of production from Jimmy Butler. Butler was one of the key pieces tha2014-04-28 12:37:224/28: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-28-14: A Magic Fix For Sterling&#x2019;s Messhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/28/daily-nba-fix-4-28-14-magic-fix-sterlings-mess/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Monday, April 28, the morning after the Los Angeles Clippers silently protested and got loudly blown out. Unless you have been in a cave, under a rock or possibly sequestered as part of a jury, you know what Clippers owner Donald Sterling reportedly said in a phon...2014-04-28 11:37:354/28: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: On Brink of Eliminationhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/28/chicago-bulls-brink-elimination/
The Chicago Bulls had a few things in their favor as they prepared to face the Washington Wizards in Game 4 at the Verizon Center. The Bulls had finally broken through with a win in Game 3 after dropping the first two games at home. The road team had won all three games of the series. Most i...2014-04-28 09:37:374/28: Purple and Blues- NBA Playoffs: Sunday Recap (VIDEO)http://purpleandblues.com/2014/04/28/nba-playoffs-sunday-recap-video/
Four games in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday. We&#039;ve got video highlights and a recap for all four games. Check them all out below. Recaps courtesy of Sports Illustrated. Washington Wizards 98 - Chicago Bulls 89(SI Link) Wizards lead series 3-1 Even with the team&#039;s &#039;&#039;X-fa...2014-04-28 07:37:234/27: Hoops Habit- NBA Playoffs 2014: Players with Most To Prove Sundayhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/27/nba-playoffs-2014-players-prove-sunday/
Does the first roundreallyhave to end? The 2014 NBA Playoffs continue to re-define unpredictability with examples of road team supremacy and lower-seeded squads refusing to back down against their favored opponents. On Sunday, April 27, the action will continue and the results will grow more-and-...2014-04-27 13:37:024/27: Da Windy City- 2014 NBA Playoffs: Nene Suspended For Game 4 http://dawindycity.com/2014/04/27/2014-nba-playoffs-nene-suspended-game-4/
So far, the difference maker in the Chicago Bull first round series with the Washington Wizards has been Wizards&#039; forward Nene Hilario. Nene has been the catalyst for the Wizards and is the reason why the Wizards won the first two games of the series. Nene could also be the reason why the Wi...2014-04-27 11:37:224/27: Purple and Blues- NBA Playoffs: Sunday Previewhttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/04/27/nba-playoffs-sunday-preview-2/
Four more games in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday. We have a preview for all four match ups here. You can check them out below.Previews courtesy of Sports Illustrated. Chicago Bulls @ Washington Wizards(SI Link) Tip Off @ 11:00 a.m. MST Wizards lead series 2-1 An already rough-and-tumble pla...2014-04-27 08:37:254/26: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs 2014, Bulls vs. Wizards: NBA Suspends Nene for Game 4 After Scufflehttp://wizofawes.com/2014/04/26/nba-playoffs-nba-suspends-nene-for-game-4-against-bulls-wizards/
After gaining a 2-0 series lead against the Chicago Bulls, the Washington Wizards had a chance to close out the series at home with a sweep. Well, needless to say that didn&#039;t happen. Washington failed to beat the Bulls at the Verizon Center last night in their first home pl...2014-04-26 17:37:394/26: Where Offense Happens- It Was Weak, Now It's Righthttp://www.whereoffensehappens.com/1/post/2014/04/it-was-weak-now-its-right.html
Make or Miss Podcast #16: Round 1, Two Games Down [...] 2014-04-26 14:36:564/26: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Nene, Cavs, Heat, Pistonshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/eastern-notes-pistons.html
Terry Pluto of Cleveland.comÂ looks atÂ CavsÂ interim GMÂ David Griffin&#8216;s track record from when he worked withÂ Steve KerrÂ in theÂ SunsÂ front office, noting his success and his preference for building exciting, scoring teams. Pluto would expect Griffin to target offensive firepower if he be2014-04-26 12:36:074/26: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-26-14: Rockets Rescued By ... Troy Daniels???http://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/26/daily-nba-fix-4-26-14-rockets-rescued-troy-daniels/
Welcome to your Daily NBA Fix for Saturday, April 26, the morning after a Houston Rockets rookie named Troy Daniels defied conventional NBA wisdom. Daniels was an undrafted free agent out of VCU and played for the Charlotte Bobcats during the NBA Summer League last year. He signed with the Bobcat...2014-04-26 08:37:224/26: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs 2014, Bulls vs. Wizards: Bulls Steal Game 3 in Washington After Nene Ejection, 100-97http://wizofawes.com/2014/04/25/nba-playoffs-2014-wizards-vs-bulls-bulls-steal-game-nene-ejection/
Much like the first two games in Chicago, Game 3 went right down to the wire, until the Bulls eventually went on to win the game, 100-97. First off, the energy at the Verizon Center was absolutely tremendous. Washington fed off the sold out crowd&#039;s energy right from the sta...2014-04-26 00:37:414/25: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs 2014, Wizards vs. Bulls Game 3: Start Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Morehttp://wizofawes.com/2014/04/25/nba-playoffs-2014-wizards-vs-bulls-game-3-start-time-live-stream-tv-info/
To everyone&#039;s surprise, the Washington Wizards are up 2-0 against the Chicago Bulls, in a series where virtually every NBA pundit picked them to lose. They&#039;ll return to the nation&#039;s capital tonight with all of the momentum on their side in front of a sold out Verizon...2014-04-25 13:37:344/24: Pro Sports Extra- Bulls down 2-0: Time to panic?http://prosportsextra.com/2014/04/23/bulls-down-2-0-time-to-panic/
The Chicago Bulls lost their second consecutive game last night at the hands of the Washington Wizards. Now down two games to none in the quarterfinals, the Bulls are becoming frustrated. In Game 1, Chicago fell 102-93 in a tight battle that could have gone either way. Three days later, the Bulls lo2014-04-24 09:38:154/23: XN Sports- Saving The Chicago Bulls From Their Playoff Selveshttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/04/23/saving-chicago-bulls-playoff-selves/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saving-chicago-bulls-playoff-selves
It's certainly still possible for the Chicago Bulls to save themselves from their lackluster playoff opening.
The post Saving The Chicago Bulls From Their Playoff Selves appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-04-23 16:35:554/22: Where Offense Happens- Step Off, Younginhttp://www.whereoffensehappens.com/1/post/2014/04/step-off-youngin.html
Wizards Underwhelming Pick-and-Roll Attack [...] 2014-04-22 15:36:484/22: Hoops Habit- NBA Best Of The Week: Handing Our Our Awful-NBA Awardshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/22/nba-best-week-handing-awful-nba-awards/
With the regular season just completed, much of the attention turns to individual honors for the 2013-14 NBA season. Heck, here at HoopsHabit alone, we&#8217;ve devoted much bandwidth to the topic. But what about the awards no one would want? Every player craves to be named to an All-NBA team or ...2014-04-22 09:37:384/20: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs 2014, Wizards vs. Bulls Game 1: Wizards Rally Late to Take Series Lead in Chicago, 102-93http://wizofawes.com/2014/04/20/nba-playoffs-2014-wizards-vs-bulls-game-1-wizards-rally-late-take-series-lead-chicago-102-93/
After being down by double-digits late in the third quarter, the Washington Wizards rallied behind Nene and Andre Miller, subsequently retaking the lead in the fourth quarter. The Chicago Bulls&#039; offensive struggles have been well documented, and thankfully for Washington, thei...2014-04-20 22:37:514/20: Sports Unbiased- Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards: Playoffs Preview / Predictionhttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/31345/chicago-bulls-vs-washington-wizards-playoffs-preview-prediction/
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The Chicago Bulls have clinched the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and will enjoy home-court advantage throughout the first round of the playoffs. The Washington Wizards own the regular season match-up against the Bulls with a 2-1 record. The Bull2014-04-20 20:36:494/19: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls Possess 16th and 19th Selection In First Round Of NBA Drafthttp://dawindycity.com/2014/04/19/chicago-bulls-possess-16th-19th-selection-first-round-nba-draft/
While the Chicago Bulls are gearing up for the start of the playoffs with a game 1 matchup on Sunday against the Washington Wizards, the Bulls learned on Friday where they will be selecting in the first round of the NBA Draft. Considering the Charlotte Bobcats first round pick falls out of the lo...2014-04-19 10:37:374/19: We Talk Fantasy Sports- NBA Playoffs Simulation - Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bullshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/04/Wizards-Bulls-NBA-Playoffs-Simulation.html
John Wall vs Derrick Rose would have been fun to watch but Rose missed most of yet another season. Instead the 4 seed Bulls are led by Point Center Joakim Noah. The Washington Wizards finally put it all together and with Wall and Bradley Beal in the backcourt, and Nene and Marcin Gortat upfront, a2014-04-19 10:36:184/18: numberFire- NBA Playoffs Preview: Bulls vs. Wizardshttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2035/nba-playoffs-preview-bulls-vs-wizards
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2014-04-18 15:36:394/18: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs 2014: Roundtable Reaction Previewing Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bullshttp://wizofawes.com/2014/04/18/nba-playoffs-2014-washington-wizards-vs-bulls-roundtable-reaction/
The Washington Wizards haven&#039;t made the NBA Playoffs since 2008, but they finally ended their drought this season behind John Wall&#039;s emergence as an All-Star and the acquisitions of a few key veterans. Wizards fans have endured it all--from Gilbert Arenas&#039; gungate...2014-04-18 14:38:004/18: Hoops Habit- Washington Wizards: Previewing First Round Series With The Bullshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/18/washington-wizards-previewing-first-round-series-bulls/
In what was a chaotic final day of the 2013-14 NBA season as the Washington Wizards moved up a spot in the playoff standings and will face the blue-collar Chicago Bulls in the first round in the 4-5 matchup in the Eastern Conference. While most of the national media is picking the Bulls to win th...2014-04-18 13:38:024/18: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Why They Should Be Considered A Dangerous Playoff Opponenthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/18/chicago-bulls-considered-dangerous-playoff-opponent/
Are the Chicago Bulls primed for a deep playoff run? Conventional wisdom says they do not have the offensive talent needed to advance in the postseason. On the surface, that assessment is correct when you take into consideration that they average just 93.6 points per game, which puts them at the ...2014-04-18 11:37:584/18: Hoops Habit- NBA Playoffs: Chicago Bulls' Ambitionshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/18/nba-playoffs-chicago-bulls-ambitions/
With the NBA playoffs almost upon us, each of the 16 teams who will eventually make up the postseason will have dreams of going all the way and be crowned the NBA champions. Of course for some this is still merely a pipe dream, while for others it is the absolute end goal, with any other result deem2014-04-18 10:37:334/18: Hickory-High- Playoff Preview: Bulls-Wizardshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/GbZIK2-G84c/
The lead-up to the NBA playoffs is all about narratives [&#8230;]2014-04-18 09:35:294/17: Wiz of Awes- NBA Playoffs 2014: Washington Wizards React To Getting 5th Seed on Twitterhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/04/17/nba-playoffs-2014-washington-wizards-react-getting-5th-seed-twitter/
Prior to the beginning of the season, I don&#039;t think any of us expected the Washington Wizards to finish 5th in the Eastern Conference, ultimately giving themselves a legitimate chance to remain competitive in the NBA Playoffs. Given the amount of rebuilding teams in the conference, Washingto...2014-04-17 12:38:374/14: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Tied With Toronto Raptors For No. 3 Seed With 2 Games To Playhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/14/chicago-bulls-weekly-tied-toronto-raptors-3-seed-2-games-play/
The Chicago Bulls kicked off another solid week with victories over the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Detroit Pistons. However, they dropped an important game to the New York Knicks, who were eliminated from postseason contention by the time this contest began. As a result, ...2014-04-14 13:37:504/10: Foul Line Extended- Minnesota&#8217;s &#8220;Stop Shooting 3&#8242;s Man&#8221;http://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/04/10/minnesotas-stop-shooting-3s-man/
The Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Corey Brewer is a decent defender and active scorer around the rim. Â In fact he makes almost 55% of his two-point shots and scores 12 points/game. Â A lot of this success is thanks to him getting out on the fast break and Ricky Rubio finding him for an open shot.2014-04-10 12:35:444/7: Chicken Noodle Hoop- The Bobcatters and near-Bobcatters over the last 35 yearshttps://chickennoodlehoop.com/2014/03/25/the-bobcatters-and-near-bobcatters-over-the-last-35-years/
Bobcats can look cute. Bobcatting? Not quite. &#160; Itâs about that time of the season where the flack terrible teams get is turned up a notch, but this happens just about every year. Since 1980, 72 teams (plus two this year) have lost at least three-fourths of their games, which equals to an 82-2014-04-07 15:36:364/7: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Tight Race With Toronto Raptors For 3rd Seedhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/07/chicago-bulls-weekly-tight-race-toronto-raptors-3rd-seed/
The Chicago Bulls completed an impressive week of basketball to say the least. They began the week with a win over the Boston Celtics and followed that up with victories against the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Wizards. As a result of their perfect 4-0 week, the Bulls pull...2014-04-07 11:37:344/6: Hoops Habit- NBA Draft 2014: UCLA's Kyle Anderson Player Profilehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/06/nba-draft-2014-uclas-kyle-anderson-player-profile/
Here we continue to examine the top prospects in the 2014 NBA Draft, and today, we have: Kyle Anderson, Sophomore, SF, UCLA, 6&#039;9&#34;, 230 lbs. 2013-14 Collegiate Statline: (all stats courtesy of ESPN.com) 14.6 points, .480 FG%, 8.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.8 steals, .737 FT% ...2014-04-06 12:37:224/6: Hoops Habit- Atlanta Hawks Weekly: Much Needed Wins As Playoffs Draw Nearerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/06/atlanta-hawks-weekly-much-needed-wins-playoffs-draw-nearer/
The Atlanta Hawks entered the past week in desperate need of being healthy, and picking up some wins. Although it would have seemed improbable only two months ago when the Hawks were in the third spot in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks recent resurgence has made the prospect of the Hawks missing 2014-04-06 11:37:014/4: Behind the Buck Pass- Bucks-Bulls Preview: It's Almost Overhttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2014/04/04/bucks-bulls-preview-almost/
Having dropped the last two to Chicago, the Bucks will look to even up the season series. Who&#8217;s playing? The Milwaukee Bucks (14-61) and the Chicago Bulls (43-32). Where are they playing? The United Center. Chicago, Illinois. When are they playing? Friday, April 4. 7:00 PM CT ...2014-04-04 15:37:194/1: Hickory-High- Galactic Pot-Healer: Another Weekly Roundtablehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/a7G6VsQGzAQ/
These weekly roundtables have quickly become a part of [&#8230;]2014-04-01 08:35:093/29: HoopsRumors- Kevin Love Has Interest In Bullshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/03/kevin-interest-bulls.html
A source familiar with Kevin Love&#8216;s thinking tellsÂ Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.comÂ the All-Star is intrigued by the Bulls as a destination, adding to the forward&#8217;s known interests in the Lakers and Knicks. At this point, there has been no indication that the Bulls front office has2014-03-29 12:35:503/23: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Gaining Ground On Toronto Raptorshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/23/chicago-bulls-weekly-gaining-ground-toronto-raptors/
The Chicago Bulls played four games over the past week, posting two victories over the lowly Philadelphia 76ers, while dropping games to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Although a 2-2 mark is nothing to brag about, it was enough to move them into a virtual tie with the Toronto R...2014-03-23 09:37:283/22: Hoops Habit- Sixers Redefining Losing Mentalityhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/22/sixers-redefining-losing-mentality/
Friday night the Philadelphia 76ers had a chance to end their epic losing streak at 22 games, however it was not meant to be and James Anderson ended up turning the ball over instead of making a game-tying or game-winning play. As it stands the Knicks beat the Sixers 93-92 and their losing streak is2014-03-22 12:37:153/22: Sports Unbiased- NBA Debate: Eastern Conference Predictions &#8211; Heat, Pacers, Bulls, Knicks, Netshttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/29542/nba-debate-eastern-conference-predictions-heat-pacers-bulls-knicks-nets/
Welcome to another episode of S.U. Debates, today we will be discussing some of the best and worst teams in the Eastern Conference including their projected fates leading up to the 2014 NBA playoffs. Joining us on the debate panel today are NBA writers Arnold Glass and Jr. Williams. Without further 2014-03-22 00:36:533/18: The Hoops Manifesto- NBA Fantasy Stud of the Night: Mar 18thhttp://www.hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/nba-fantasy-stud-of-the-night-mar-18th.html
(Kevin Durant &amp; Jimmy Butler by&nbsp;David Banks-USA TODAY Sports)
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Every morning The Hoops Manifesto scours the boxscores from the previous night&#39;s NBA games to find which player helped out his fantasy owner the most. &nbsp;If you are here looking for a different kind 2014-03-18 10:35:303/16: Hoops Habit- Miami Heat Weekly: 5 Losses In 6 Games Have Heat Hungry For Answershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/16/miami-heat-weekly-5-losses-6-games-heat-hungry-answers/
A year ago this time, the Miami Heat couldnât lose, as they were in the middle of their franchise-record 27-game winning streak. This March, the Hea...2014-03-16 12:36:583/15: The Basketball Junkie- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Values for March 15thhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/D2anAo6LG90/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-values_15.html
If you play daily fantasy sports (and who doesn't these days?!), you know that one of the keys to success is uncovering undervalued players to allow you to load up on studs elsewhere.In case you've never played daily fantasy basketball, every player has a salary and your roster cannot exceed the gam2014-03-15 08:36:113/15: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 66 Preview: Sacramento Kings at Chicago Bullshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/SxDsCCZ5_cU/
The Sacramento Kings go for their second straight win tonight in Chicago as they continue their season-long seven game road trip. 2014-03-15 08:35:323/13: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Thursday 3/13/14https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1877/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-thursday-3-13-14
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2014-03-13 16:36:023/13: House of Houston- Preview: Houston Rockets At Chicago Bullshttp://houseofhouston.com/2014/03/13/preview-houston-rockets-chicago-bulls/
Your 44-20 Houston Rockets continue their short road trip in Chicago to face the 35-29 Bulls. The Bulls are coming off a rough loss against the Sp...2014-03-13 15:37:203/13: The Basketball Junkie- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Values for March 13thhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/tTod4wyl45I/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-values_13.html
If you play daily fantasy sports (and who doesn't these days?!), you know that one of the keys to success is uncovering undervalued players to allow you to load up on studs elsewhere.In case you've never played daily fantasy basketball, every player has a salary and your roster cannot exceed the gam2014-03-13 06:36:273/12: numberFire- How the Bulls Are Staying Competitivehttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1869/how-the-bulls-are-staying-competitive
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Daily NBA Fix 3-12-14: In last night'sÂ NBA action, we witnessed the Indiana Pacers debut of 2014-03-12 14:37:203/10: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Joakim Noah Continues To Lead Charge Towards Postseasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/10/chicago-bulls-weekly-joakim-noah-continues-lead-charge-towards-postseason/
The Chicago Bulls have continued to play well in spite of the fact that most people ha...2014-03-10 12:37:563/10: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-10-14: Tough Day To Be One Of The NBA&#x2019;s Elitehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/10/daily-nba-fix-3-10-14-tough-day-one-nbas-elite/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Monday, March 10, the morning after three of the top four teams in the NBA took it on the chin. Sunday was a bad d...2014-03-10 08:37:023/9: Da Windy City- Chicago Bulls Bury The Miami Heat In Overtime 95-88http://dawindycity.com/2014/03/09/chicago-bulls-bury-miami-heat-overtime-95-88/
On Sunday, the best rivalry in the NBA was renewed. The Miami Heat--in sleeveless jerseys--took to the United Center court to face the Chicago Bul...2014-03-09 16:37:453/6: Sports Unbiased- Carmelo Anthony Free Agency Predictions: Will he Sacrifice Big Money to Win?http://sportsunbiased.com/nba/28268/carmelo-anthony-free-agency-predictions-will-he-sacrifice-big-money-to-win/
Albert Einstein quoted that &#8220;Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.&#8221; Â The New York Knicks All-Star small forward Carmelo Anthony can easily slip into this characterization with the decision he makes this summer.
On February 2001, Anthony w2014-03-06 20:37:093/3: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-3-14: Charlotte Bobcats Deliver Unkind Cut To Ben Gordonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/03/daily-nba-fix-3-3-14-charlotte-bobcats-deliver-unkind-cut-ben-gordon/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Monday, March 3, the morning after the Chicago Bulls made an addition for the stretch run and the Charlotte Bobcats m...2014-03-03 08:37:122/26: Golden Gate Sports- Chicago Bulls Demolish Golden State Warriors 103-83 With Nearly Perfect Defensehttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/02/26/chicago-bulls-demolish-golden-state-warriors-nearly-perfect-defense/
The Golden State Warriors' 4-game winning streak came to an abrupt end Wednesday night when they played a truly good defensive team in the Chicago...2014-02-26 23:37:362/26: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Lack Of A True Scorer Shows Up Big In Loss At Miamihttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/26/chicago-bulls-lack-true-scorer-shows-big-loss-miami/
Every so often this season, the Chicago Bulls are revisited by an old friendâcall him the Ghost of Seasons Pastâtha...2014-02-26 11:37:492/22: Mile High Maniac- Frustrated Head Coach Brian Shaw Rips Team After Blowout Loss To The Chicago Bullshttp://milehighmaniac.com/2014/02/21/frustrated-head-coach-brian-shaw-rips-team-blowout-loss-chicago-bulls/
Denver Nuggets rookie head coach 2014-02-22 00:37:082/21: Mile High Maniac- D.J. Augustin, Chicago Bulls Run All Over The Denver Nuggets, 117-89http://milehighmaniac.com/2014/02/21/d-j-augustin-chicago-bulls-run-denver-nuggets-117-89/
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The Denver Nuggets (25-29) ran into a roadblock in the Chicago Bulls Friday night on a nationally televised game on ESPN. The running of...2014-02-21 23:37:132/21: Mile High Maniac- NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets (25-28) vs. Chicago Bulls (28-25)http://milehighmaniac.com/2014/02/21/nba-preview-denver-nuggets-25-28-vs-chicago-bulls-28-25/
The Denver Nuggets (25-28) snapped a five-game skid last night in Milwaukee 2014-02-21 04:37:032/16: XN Sports- Joakim Noah&#8217;s Arc Has Bulls Winning NBA Titlehttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/02/16/noahs-arc-has-bulls-winning-nba-title/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noahs-arc-has-bulls-winning-nba-title
In a season mired by injuries and trades, Joakim Noahâs vision and optimism remains unchanged. His goal is still to win the NBA Championship.The post Joakim Noah&#8217;s Arc Has Bulls Winning NBA Title appeared first on XN Sports.2014-02-16 17:36:202/14: Empire Writes Back- New York Knicks Rumors: Carmelo Anthony to Chicago? http://empirewritesback.com/2014/02/14/new-york-knicks-rumors-carmelo-anthony-chicago/
In a season where the entire Eastern Conference is struggling, with the obvious exceptions of two, perhaps the biggest disappointment has been the...2014-02-14 13:37:342/14: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Lifeless Nets show up on final game before breakhttp://brooklyneaglesports.com/2014/02/lifeless-nets-show-up-on-final-game-before-break/
The Brooklyn Nets just don&#8217;t play well during the second game of a back-to-back and that was no different during their 92-76 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday as they looked tired and disinterested on the final game before the All-Star Break. It was a team effort in how badly they played. 2014-02-14 13:36:432/12: Hoops Habit- You're The GM: Would You Trade Derrick Rose For Carmelo Anthony?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/12/youre-gm-trade-derrick-rose-carmelo-anthony/
Both the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls appear to be two teams on the brink of going in different directions. It is not what either team would have...2014-02-12 11:37:542/12: Swarm and Sting- Bobcats Continue To Slide In Loss To Chicago http://robertogato.com/2014/01/12/bobcats-continue-slide-loss-chicago/
Associated Press
CHICAGO -- For theÂ Chicago Bulls, there is only way to ease the pain from theÂ 2014-02-12 09:37:482/12: Da Windy City- NBA Trade Rumors: Chicago Bulls And New York Knicks Talking Carmelo Anthony Tradehttp://dawindycity.com/2014/02/11/nba-trade-rumors-chicago-bulls-new-york-knicks-talking-carmelo-anthony-trade/
The NBA trade deadline is nine days away and the Chicago Bulls are expected to be one of the more active teams in the NBA.
In recent weeks, tea...2014-02-12 09:37:272/12: Heat Waved- Phoenix Suns Dig Hole Early, Can't Get Out In 101-92 Loss To Bullshttp://heatwaved.com/2014/02/04/phoenix-suns-dig-hole-early-cant-get-101-92-loss-bulls/
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PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns were the rested team and the Chicago Bulls were the ones coming off a back-to-back on the road, yet...2014-02-12 09:37:192/11: numberFire- What's Next for the Detroit Pistons?https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1758/what-s-next-for-the-detroit-pistons
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Trey Burke
2014-02-11 13:36:422/6: Foul Line Extended- Chicago Bulls: A Quirky Month or Sustainable?http://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/chicago-bulls-a-quirky-month-or-sustainable/
Tom Thibodeau has had two primary five man units this year: Kirk Hinrich-Jimmy Butler-Mike Dunleavy-Carlos Boozer-Joakim Noah Derrick Rose-Butler-Luol Deng-Boozer-Noah As per 82games.com each lineup has performed almost identically. The Rose unit only played ten games together so we are looking at a2014-02-06 22:36:482/6: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Thursday 2/6/14https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1742/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-thursday-2-6-14
With only two games tonight, who's worth the money?See More
Gordon Hayward
Al Jefferson
Stephen Curry
Klay Thompson
Kevin Garnett
Paul Pierce
Jimmy Butler
Joakim Noah
Andray Blatche
Jordan Crawford
D.J. Augustin
Kirk Hinrich
2014-02-06 15:37:152/5: HoopsRumors- Players Up For Rookie Scale Extensions This Yearhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/players-rookie-extensions.html
Perhaps the most intriguing sideshow in the lead-up to this year&#8217;s trade deadline has involved Kyrie Irving, who&#8217;sÂ denied a reportÂ that he wants out of Cleveland amid a depressing season for the Cavs. Central to that story line is Cleveland&#8217;s ability to offer Irving an extension 2014-02-05 15:37:522/4: Golden Gate Sports- DeMarcus Cousins Returns, Keys Sacramento Kings In Rout Of Chicago Bullshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/02/03/demarcus-cousins-returns-keys-sacramento-kings-rout-chicago-bulls/
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2014-02-04 01:37:192/3: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 47 Preview: Chicago Bulls at Sacramento Kingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/x9oO-6xkgP0/
The Kings return home to take on the Chicago Bulls2014-02-03 10:36:582/1: Sports Unbiased- Carmelo Anthony Chicago Bulls Trade Rumors: S.U. Debateshttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/25141/carmelo-anthony-chicago-bulls-trade-rumors-s-u-debates/
Image courtesy New York Daily News
At the end of the 2013-2014 season, Carmelo has an opportunity to opt out of his contract to secure another long term deal and play for a contending team. Itâs an opportunity that Carmelo is not going to pass up either. In an interview with Ian Begley of ESPN New2014-02-01 01:37:091/31: Foul Line Extended- The Eighth Great Passing Big Man of Recent Memoryhttp://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/01/31/the-eighth-great-passing-big-man-of-recent-memory/
I&#8217;ve written before how Josh McRoberts has added his name to the short list of great passing big men. Â Since that post in December the Bobcats power forward is still running a 4-to-1 assist/turnover rate. Â He seems legit. After the Chicago Bulls victory in San Antonio on Wednesday I can no l2014-01-31 12:36:511/28: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Stephenson, Bullshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/central-stephenson-bulls.html
The Bulls have continued to win a surprising amount of games after trading Luol Deng to the Cavs. Taj Gibson told reporters, including K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune, he believes they can keep winning, even as they embark on a 6-game road trip against Western Conference opponents. Here are some2014-01-28 19:36:271/28: XN Sports- Fantasy Basketball: Mind The Gaphttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/28/fantasy-basketball-mind-gap-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-basketball-mind-gap-2
Nick Raducanu takes a look at players who can help fill specific fantasy basketball categories for rotisserie and head-to-head leagues. The post Fantasy Basketball: Mind The Gap appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-28 10:36:401/23: Hickory-High- Go DJ, Thatâ€™s My DJhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/f2LmWqvTz3Y/
DJ Augustin has been a revelation for the Chicago Bulls after being castaway by the Toronto Raptors, what changed? 2014-01-23 16:35:151/20: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 1/20 (DraftStreet)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-sleepers-picks-for-120-draftstreet/
2014-01-20 10:37:161/17: Double Dribble- 2014 Team Profile â€“ Indiana Pacershttp://doubledribble.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/2014-team-profile-indiana-pacers/
Iâve been looking forward to this profile because I love the construction of this team and the way they play ball. The Indiana Pacers have thus far been the winningest, most defensively dominant, and overall best team in the league. I think this is basically in keeping with projections. Some progn2014-01-17 12:36:501/16: Hickory-High- Victorâ€™s Conquesthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/94GzV_Kr3To/
Orlando Magic point guard Victor Oladipo put himself into rarified air last night by dissecting the Chicago Bulls stout defense. 2014-01-16 14:35:111/16: The Hoops Manifesto- NBA Fantasy Stud of the Night: Jan 16thhttp://www.hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/nba-fantasy-stud-of-the-night-jan-16th.html
Joakim Noah&nbsp;&amp; Jimmy Butler celebrate their victory over Orlando
(Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports)
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Every morning The Hoops Manifesto scours the boxscores from the previous night&#39;s NBA games to find which player helped out his fantasy owner the most. &nbsp;If you are2014-01-16 09:35:241/13: XN Sports- Week 12 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Patterson, Augustin, Hensonhttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/13/week-12-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-patterson-augustin-henson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-12-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-patterson-augustin-henson
The top fantasy basketball waiver wire targets for Week 12, featuring Patrick Patterson, D.J. Augustin, John Henson, and more.The post Week 12 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Patterson, Augustin, Henson appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-13 17:36:321/13: XN Sports- Week 12 NBA Injury Report: Durable Duranthttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/13/week-12-nba-injury-report-durable-durant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-12-nba-injury-report-durable-durant
The latest NBA injury report and fantasy basketball impact for Week 12.The post Week 12 NBA Injury Report: Durable Durant appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-13 15:36:351/11: HoopsRumors- How They Were Signed: Rookie Exceptionhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/signed-rookie-exception.html
Continuing the discussion as to how teams have signed the players on their roster, we now turn our attention to the rookie exception. The rookie exception allows teams to sign players drafted in that yearâs NBA draft regardless of their current cap situation. Unlike previous exceptions we have dis2014-01-11 23:36:291/9: HoopsRumors- Marc Stein On Bulls, Bynum, Bledsoe, J.R. Smithhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/bulls-bledsoe-smith.html
During a five-and-a-half minute interview earlier tonight, ESPN&#8217;s Marc Stein offered his thoughts on the Deng-Bynum trade, Eric Bledsoe&#8216;s latest injury, and the latest onÂ J.R. SmithÂ and the KnicksÂ (ESPN RadioÂ link). You can find some of the highlights from the interview below. On wha2014-01-09 21:36:351/7: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 1/7 (DraftStreet)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-sleepers-picks-for-17-draftstreet/
2014-01-07 08:37:201/7: Hickory-High- To Peponi from Kuzimu: Group Thoughts on the Andrew Bynum â€“ Luol Deng Tradehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/A-9xCLzXHnI/
Luol Deng has been traded from the Chicago Bulls to the [&#8230;]2014-01-07 08:35:081/6: Hickory-High- Weekly Stat Packhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/s5Zv_5nA9Js/
We are back with another group of statistics that found [&#8230;]2014-01-06 09:35:1012/27: We Talk Fantasy Sports- OKC Thunder Lose Russell Westbrook http://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/12/Russell-Westbrook-Injury.html
The Oklahoma City Thunder and fantasy basketball owners everywhere were prepared to be without Russell Westbrook prior to the start of the NBA season.&nbsp; Miraculously, he played 25 of the teams first 28 games and OKC got off to a hot start, winning 23 games.&nbsp; But Westbrook must have rushed 2013-12-27 16:36:3712/24: numberFire- Deck the Halls with Basketballs: Fa-La-La-La-La-La-La-Le-Bronhttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1572/deck-the-halls-with-basketballs-fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-le-bron
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Derrick Rose
Brook Lopez
Luol Deng
Jimmy Butler
Kirk Hinrich
Deron Williams
Joakim Noah
Carlos Boozer
Paul Pierce
Kevin Garnett
Joe Johnson
Tyson Chandler
Raymond Felton
Amar'e Stoudemire
Kevin Durant
Russell2013-12-24 15:36:2312/23: numberFire- A Dozen Dimes: Volume 8https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1568/a-dozen-dimes-volume-8
Some quick holiday transactions to save you from Kobe and BroLo sadness.See More
Brook Lopez
Andray Blatche
Mirza Teletovic
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ersan Ilyasova
Derrick Rose
Jimmy Butler
Kirk Hinrich
Marquis Teague
Tony Snell
D.J. Augustin
Kobe Bryant
Nick Young
Jodie Mee2013-12-23 15:36:2312/18: numberFire- The Value of the NBA Drafthttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1547/the-value-of-the-nba-draft
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Tim Duncan
Manu Ginobili
Kawhi Leonard
Tony Parker
LaMarcus Aldridge
Nicolas Batum
Raymond Felton
Wesley Matthews
Robin Lopez
Carmelo Anthony
Deron Williams
Jimmy Butler
2013-12-18 13:36:2012/13: RotoBaller.com- Fantasy Basketball Forwards & Centers: Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickupshttp://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-forwards-centers-week-8-waiver-wire-pickups/
2013-12-13 16:37:2912/12: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: D.J. Augustin Signing Marks Rock Bottomhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/wj7HP8GyV4s/
When it rains, it pours. But in Chicago, during the winter, that rain freezes in midair and turns to an icy, unrelenting sleet that kamikazes into your face and exposed limbs, stinging without mercy. This is what the Chicago Bulls&#8217; 2013-14 season has become with the recent downpour of injuries2013-12-12 09:36:2612/6: HoopsRumors- Trade Candidate: Luol Denghttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/trade-candidate-deng.html
Luol Deng looks like a polarizing force in Chicago, where coach Tom Thibodeau is reportedly much more enamored with the 10th-year small forward than the front office is. Deng apparently remains somewhat bitter over the failure of extension talks this past offseason, and acknowledges that the likelih2013-12-06 10:36:2612/3: Fantasy Basketball Stereotypes- Fantasy Basketball Stereotype #8: Joakim Noahhttp://basketballtypes.com/2013/11/25/fantasy-basketball-stereotype-8-joakim-noah/
If you scream every time you draft a player, you are the JoakimÂ NoahÂ of fantasy basketball. Chill out and take a breather.Â Filed under: Chicago Bulls Tagged: Basketball stereotypes, Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah2013-12-03 17:37:0912/3: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Luol Dengâ€™s Auditionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/lLgGRkZLJ5A/
When the basketball world found out Derrick Rose was done for the rest of the season with a torn meniscus, it wasn&#8217;t hard to predict that Luol Deng would get plenty of opportunities for the Chicago Bulls on the offensive end. But since Rose went down, I don&#8217;t think anyone predicted Chica2013-12-03 07:36:1111/30: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Tony Snell Is Making The Most Of His Minuteshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/WmueBdZwxZY/
With Derrick Rose out for the season and Jimmy Butler week-to-week with a toe injury, it&#8217;s no secret that the Chicago Bulls&#8217; backcourt is shorthanded. Kirk Hinrich has rightfully taken over the starting point guard position, but Mike Dunleavy hasn&#8217;t done anything special in extende2013-11-30 04:36:1211/30: HoopsRumors- Odds & Ends: Tanking, DeRozan, Vucevichttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/tanking-derozan-vucevic.html
While ownership, team executives, and coaches may sometimes choose to tank games (usually referred to by some as &#8220;focusing on the future&#8221;), Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld writes that players aren&#8217;t in on it, especially if they&#8217;re trying to prove themselves or avoiding the possibi2013-11-30 00:36:2111/27: Celtics Life- Could a Rajon Rondo and Jeff Green to the Bulls trade work for both teams?http://www.celticslife.com/2013/11/could-rajon-rondo-and-jeff-green-to.html
When Derrick Rose went down with a season ending knee injury last week, any shot the Bulls had at making a legitimate run at the Pacers and Heat seemingly went down with him. After all, Chicago is thinner than they were last season without Rose, and last year they were no match for Miami in the Conf2013-11-27 10:36:1511/26: HoopsRumors- Bulls Rumors: Deng, Butler, Rosterhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/rumors-butler-roster.html
The Bulls weren&#8217;t playing great ball even before losing Derrick Rose to a season-ending knee injury on Friday, but things have gone from bad to worse since then. After being blown out by the Clippers on Sunday, Chicago suffered another road loss last night to the NBA&#8217;s worst team, fallin2013-11-26 11:36:5611/26: numberFire- A Dozen Dimes: Volume 4https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1438/a-dozen-dimes-volume-4
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Derrick Rose
Marc Gasol
Andre Iguodala
Harrison Barnes
Stephen Curry
Klay Thompson
Kosta Koufos
Ed Davis
JaVale McGee
Kenneth Faried
Timofey Mozgov
Zach Randolph
Jimmy Butler
Mike Dunleavy
Kirk2013-11-26 10:36:5911/25: Sports Injury Alert- Bulls&#8217; Jimmy Butler still unable to put weight on Right Foothttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/bulls-jimmy-butler-still-unable-to-put-weight-on-right-foot/
According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Bulls&#8217; guard Jimmy Butler is still unable to put full weight on his right foot after straining his great toe in last Monday&#8217;s game against the Charlotte Bobcats. Butler is now in a walking boot as Johnson mentions in this tweet: Hits keep2013-11-25 20:37:1711/25: Sports Injury Alert- Derrick Rose to Undergo Surgery Mondayhttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/derrick-rose-to-undergo-surgery-monday/
The Chicago Bulls lost their superstar point guard on Friday night to a medial meniscus tear in his right knee. Though the amount of time Derrick Rose will be off the court has yet to be determined, the Bulls are likely to go forward with their season with the current roster, according to Sam Smith 2013-11-25 10:37:1411/24: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Where Does Derrick Roseâ€™s Torn Meniscus Leave The Bulls?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/qBuAiK4bo-E/
It wasn&#8217;t an ACL tear. That&#8217;s the biggest piece of good news for Chicago Bulls fans, and NBA fans in general, to take from Derrick Rose&#8216;s latest knee injury. Anytime you see a guy go down with a non-contact injury, that&#8217;s typically not a good sign. The impending sense of gloo2013-11-24 05:36:0711/23: HoopsRumors- Poll: Will Bulls Ever Win Title With Rose On Max Deal?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/bulls-title-rose.html
It appears Derrick Rose will have two options for surgery on his right knee, and sources tell K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune that Rose is likely to choose the one that will keep him out longer. That presents the strong possibility that the point guard could miss the rest of the season, a loss [2013-11-23 23:36:3611/23: Sports Injury Alert- Bulls&#8217; Derrick Rose out Indefinitely with Medial Meniscus Tearhttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/bulls-derrick-rose-out-indefinitely-with-medial-meniscus-tear/
As the Chicago Bulls lost a game to the Portland Trail Blazers last night, the teams, coaches, front office, and fans, were more concerned about the superstar point guard leaving Moda Center on crutches. Derrick Rose had just made his return from a torn ACL this season. He went down in the third qua2013-11-23 18:37:0011/23: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Derrick Rose Out Indefinitelyhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/11/Derrick-Rose-Injury.html
The Chicago Bulls will be without Superstar PG Derrick Rose for a long while as he will require surgery to repair a torn meniscus.&nbsp; Rose was not himself this season, shooting 35% from the floor and averaging just 15.9 points per game with 4 assists and 3 rebounds.&nbsp; Rose did not play at al2013-11-23 18:36:2811/23: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: A New Derrick Rose Injuryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/kPHsf2DYATA/
I wrote about it last week, but the Chicago Bulls had a unique opportunity to get their season back on track. They were entering a very favorable week-long stretch that featured a lot of opponents that wouldn&#8217;t lay down and die, but were vulnerable enough to help Chicago&#8217;s struggling off2013-11-23 06:36:1311/23: HoopsRumors- Odds & Ends: Cunningham, Odom, Fisherhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/cunningham-odom-fisher.html
No one expected either the Suns or the Sixers to have half a dozen wins less than a month into the season, but both teams captured their sixth victories tonight. Stories about tanking have been few in the wake of their success, but there&#8217;s plenty other news to pass along: The Spurs and Lakers 2013-11-23 00:36:3211/22: RotoBaller.com- Fantasy NBA Basketball: Early-Season Free-Agent Findshttp://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-nba-basketball-early-season-free-agent-finds/
2013-11-22 13:37:4111/21: Sports Injury Alert- Bulls&#8217; Jimmy Butler listed as Week-to-Weekhttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/bulls-jimmy-butler-listed-as-week-to-week/
The Chicago Bulls are without their guard/forward Jimmy Butler for the six game road trip and possibly beyond. Butler sustained an injury to his right great toe against the Charlotte Bobcats Monday night and was examined on Tuesday. The Bulls released this statement via twitter Tuesday afternoon: Pe2013-11-21 11:37:3911/21: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers, Tips & Picks for 11/21 (DraftStreet)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-sleepers-tips-picks-for-1121-draftstreet/
2013-11-21 06:37:0811/21: HoopsRumors- Odds & Ends: Morris Twins, Draft, Asik, Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/morris-draft-butler.html
As tonight&#8217;s action on the court winds down, a few notes around the league off the court. Â The Morris twins, MarcusÂ Morris and MarkieffÂ Morris, have played on the same roster their entire lives, sans one and a half NBA seasons. However, Suns president Lon Babby revealedÂ to Marc Spears of Y2013-11-21 00:36:2111/19: XN Sports- NBA Week 4 Injury Report: Tired Nash Retires?http://www.xnsports.com/2013/11/19/nba-week-4-injury-report-tired-nash-retires/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-week-4-injury-report-tired-nash-retires
All kinds of unexpected drama can come up to plague your fantasy basketball lineup. 2013-11-19 14:36:3411/19: Sports Injury Alert- Bulls&#8217; Jimmy Butler injures toes in win over Charlottehttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/bulls-jimmy-butler-injures-toes-in-win-over-charlotte/
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Bobcats last night, 86-81. The win moved the Bulls to 6-3 on the season.Â A bright spot was the play of Jimmy Butler, who scored 10 points in the first quarter. He ended the game with 14 points on 4 for 6 shooting, including 2 for 2 from beyond [&#8230;]2013-11-19 11:37:1511/19: Swarm and Sting- Bobcats Fall Short In Defensive Duel In Chicagohttp://robertogato.com/2013/11/19/bobcats-fall-short-defensive-duel-chicago/
&#160; AND1 The Charlotte Bobcats had multiple opportunities to surprise the Chicago Bulls and win their fourth straight on the road. Ultimately, the game was decided by Chicagoâs best players in Derrick Rose and Luol Deng making shots and plays when it mattered. Rose had a quiet game, but scored 2013-11-19 11:36:0311/18: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Who You Gonna Call?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/YgZFTFv5SwA/
STREAK-BUSTERS! The Indiana Pacers&#8217; undefeated streak had to come to an end at some point. Their 9-0 start quickly established them as an Eastern Conference contender, but somebody had to end the run sooner or later. Who better than the perennial streak-buster Chicago Bulls, who not only had h2013-11-18 06:36:0811/16: Sports Injury Alert- Derrick Rose misses Raptors&#8217; game due to Hamstring Strainhttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/derrick-rose-misses-raptors-game-due-to-hamstring-strain/
Chicago fans are once again grieving over the superstar point guard sitting on the bench due to injury. Bulls&#8217; Derrick Rose strained his right hamstring earlier this week and has been rehabbing during practice times instead of joining his teammates on the court. According to CSNChicago Insider2013-11-16 08:36:5611/15: HoopsHabit- Indiana Pacers: Is A 12-0 Start Plausible?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/LN8JHPpfiu0/
Don&#8217;t look now, but the Indiana Pacers have a chance to do something special in the week ahead. As low-profile as Indiana has always been due to being considered a &#8220;small-market&#8221; franchise, everybody is going to be keeping up with the Pacers starting on Friday, as they put their 8-2013-11-15 10:36:1811/14: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Derrick Rose And Mike Dunleavy Improvehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/fLji0OjKbkI/
Believe it or not, Monday&#8217;s matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers was the first career meeting between former No. 1 draft picks Derrick Rose and Kyrie Irving. The game not only represented a chance for the Bulls to get back on track against the seemingly lesser team, but al2013-11-14 11:36:3111/7: HoopsRumors- Offseason In Review: Chicago Bullshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/offseason-review-chicago.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of looking back at each team&#8217;s offseason, from the end of the playoffs in June right up until opening night. Trades, free agent signings, draft picks, contract extensions, option decisions, camp invitees, and more will be covered, as we examine the moves each fra2013-11-07 18:36:4411/7: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Encouraging Signs From Loss To The Indiana Pacershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/VSFb1-1Dhd0/
Here&#8217;s the thing about basketball: it&#8217;s a game of runs. Last night&#8217;s Eastern Conference &#8220;rivalry&#8221; battle between the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls was no different. At various points throughout the night, each team went on runs to reclaim and extend their lead. With 2013-11-07 07:36:2111/6: HoopsRumors- Luol Deng Wants To Retire With Bullshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/wants-retire-bulls.html
Luol Deng will be an unrestricted free agent at year&#8217;s end, and given the emergence of Jimmy Butler and the fruitless extension talks between Deng and the Bulls this offseason, many observers believe this will be his last year in Chicago. However, Deng tells ESPN.com&#8217;s Chris Broussard th2013-11-06 17:36:4111/4: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: The Struggle Is Realhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/Q-YztFQSf7A/
After falling to the now 3-0 Philadelphia 76ers and dropping to 1-2, the Chicago Bulls are looking for answers. Derrick Rose says he&#8217;s the one to blame. And as much as people (myself included) wanted to buy into the preseason hype that Rose was truly back, I have to agree with him after watchi2013-11-04 08:36:2111/3: HoopsRumors- Week In Review: 10/28/13-11/3/13http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/review-102813-11313.html
Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories from this past week: Allen Iverson officially announced his retirement. Carmelo Anthony and Knicks GM Steve Mills agreed to shelve any talk of a possible extension or Anthony&#8217;s early termination option for the time being. Later in the week, CarmeloÂ went2013-11-03 21:36:5311/3: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Fantasy Basketball: My first two picks were Jason Collins and Allen Iverson&#8211;and it&#8217;s workinghttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2013/11/03/fantasy-basketball-my-first-two-picks-were-jason-collins-and-allen-iverson/
Did I get a little **** setting my draft to Auto-Pick after going 1-2 withÂ Jason CollinsÂ andÂ Allen Iverson? Maybe. But the selection process couldn&#8217;t have been any worse than what led toÂ USA&#8217;sÂ 2004 Olympics squad. So at least there&#8217;s that. Draft order: Jason Collins Allen Ive2013-11-03 19:37:0911/2: Locker Room Fantasy- Nov. 2nd, 2013 Draft Street Fantasy Basketball Pickshttp://lockerroomfantasysports.com/nov-2nd-2013-draft-street-fantasy-basketball-picks/
There are 8 games on the hardwood tonight giving you plenty of options to put together a Draft Street Team. Below is my Draft Street Fantasy Basketball team. Sign up for the Draft Street Free Roll. Nov. 2nd, 2013 Draft Street Fantasy Basketball Picks F, Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans &#8211; $12013-11-02 17:37:1110/31: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: 5 Lessons From The Season Openerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/tEKuhexLGnM/
The Chicago Bulls fell to the defending champion Miami Heat 107-95 Tuesday night in Derrick Rose&#8216;s first game back in more than a year. It was an ugly affair for most of the game, until Chicago made a late fourth quarter run to make things semi-interesting. Rose&#8217;s return was disappointin2013-10-31 09:36:5510/30: Hickory-High- Cornering the Markethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/5lImSVqwntA/
&#160; Last night the defending champion Heat thoroughly had their way with the Chicago Bulls. It was an especially deflating loss for Chicago given the high-spirits around their undermanned playoff challenge against the Heat last season and the return of Derrick Rose. There were plenty of problems 2013-10-30 12:35:1510/30: HoopsRumors- Bulls Pick Up â€™14/15 Option On Jimmy Butlerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/10/bulls-option-butler.html
The Bulls have officially exercised Jimmy Butler&#8216;s fourth-year option, according to RealGM.com&#8217;s transactions log. The move ensures that Butler&#8217;s salary will be guaranteed through the 2014/15 season. Butler, 24, appeared in all 82 games for the Bulls last season, averaging 8.6 PPG 2013-10-30 11:37:1610/30: Hickory-High- Broken Light-bulbs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/1ouBLQdHKnU/
&#160; Last night the Magic made their season debut against the Indiana Pacers, and it went as to be expected. After putting up a strong fight in the first two quarters, the weaker team caved in to their superiors and eventually lost the game. The box score isn&#8217;t everything though, especially 2013-10-30 10:35:3010/30: HoopsHabit- The Daily Fix: Featuring The Los Angeles Lakers and the Rafter Redemptionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/mY4zWaCAO7U/
The NBA season is finally under way. Today is our first full slate (14 games), but last night, we eased our way into basketball watching with just three games. I have to say, it was a pretty entertaining opening night. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Rafter Redemption Los Angeles Lakers 116, Los Ange2013-10-30 09:36:4610/30: HoopsHabit- The Daily Fix: Featuring The Los Angeles Lakers and the Rafter Redemptionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/rKBfza5fHTQ/
The NBA season is finally under way. Today is our first full slate (14 games), but last night, we eased our way into basketball watching with just three games. I have to say, it was a pretty entertaining opening night. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Rafter Redemption Los Angeles Lakers 116, Los Ange2013-10-30 08:36:2010/29: HoopsRumors- Heat, Bobcats Have Eastâ€™s Most Stable Rostershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/10/bobcats-stable-rosters.html
The Heat finished with the league&#8217;s best record and won their second straight title last season, while the Bobcats and Magic were the two worst teams in the league. Yet somehow, those three clubs and the Wizards are the only ones in the Eastern Conference to bring back 10 or more players from 2013-10-29 20:36:4310/29: XN Sports- Fantasy Basketball Sleepers Vs. Their Rookie Counterpartshttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/10/29/fantasy-basketball-sleepers-vs-rookie-counterparts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-basketball-sleepers-vs-rookie-counterparts
Bogar Alonso looks at how well potential fantasy basketball sleepers will fare compared to potential valuable rookies. 2013-10-29 11:36:4110/24: HoopsRumors- Bulls Notes: Rose, Butler, Denghttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/10/bulls-notes-butler.html
While on &#8220;The Waddle and Silvy Show&#8221; on ESPN Chicago 1000, Bulls vice president John Paxson described Derrick Rose&#8216;s pre-season performance as &#8220;fearless&#8221; and doesn&#8217;t think that any restrictions will be put on the former MVP: &#8220;Unless he would come up with som2013-10-24 23:36:3110/24: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Injuries And Winning, Two Continuing Streakshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/4_gR1m5Nq-Y/
The Chicago Bulls are injured but they&#8217;re still winning games. And if that isn&#8217;t the story of the Bulls for the last three years I don&#8217;t know what is. Here&#8217;s a quick look at what we&#8217;ve learned about Chicago in the past few days, why injuries could be a growing concern f2013-10-24 11:36:2610/21: XN Sports- NBA Position Battles: Small Forwardhttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/10/21/nba-position-battles-small/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-position-battles-small
The start of the NBA season is just over the horizon now. Its preseason has shown a few things that were expected before its commencement: that Eric Bledsoe will put up some monster games in Phoenix though it remains to be seen how consistently; the young blood in Utah are going to show flashes of..2013-10-21 20:36:3510/21: Sports Injury Alert- Kirk Hinrich expected to miss a couple days with concussionhttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/kirk-hinrich-expected-to-miss-a-couple-days-with-concussion/
Nick Friedell ofÂ ESPNChicago.com reported that Chicago Bulls&#8217; guard Kirk Hinrich suffered a concussion during Friday night&#8217;s game against the Indiana Pacers.Â He&#8217;s expected to miss a couple of days, according to coach Tom Thibodeau.Â Hinrich first has to cleared under the NBA c2013-10-21 18:37:3610/21: Sports Injury Alert- Joakim Noah Sidelined by Sore Groinhttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/joakim-noah-sidelined-by-sore-groin/
Despite playing in the Chicago Bull&#8217;s preseason debut, Bulls&#8217; center Joakim Noah is expected to sit out the next few games after experiencing soreness in his groin. Although it is not a big problem, the team would like to be cautious so that he&#8217;s fully healthy for the regular seaso2013-10-21 13:37:3110/21: XN Sports- Fantasy Pickings Of #NBArank: 141-160http://www.xnsports.com/2013/10/21/fantasy-basketball-pickings-of-nbarank-141-160/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-basketball-pickings-of-nbarank-141-160
Bogar Alonso looks for fantasy relevant players using ESPN's #NBArank. 2013-10-21 08:36:5610/20: HoopsRumors- Projected 2014/15 Cap Space For Each Teamhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/10/projected-201415-space.html
Decisions on rookie scale extensions and options are due by October 31st, and many teams will be thinking of their 2014/15 cap space when they make their calls. Let&#8217;s take a look at where each team stands heading into next summer, when the cap is expected to rise to $62.1MM and the tax line to2013-10-20 14:37:0110/19: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Cavs, Rose, Sandershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/10/central-notes-sanders.html
According to Cavs coach Mike Brown, he&#8217;d like to keep everyone on the training camp roster. But as Jodie Valade writes in the Cleveland Plain Dealer,Â cuts are coming and can&#8217;t be delayed much longer. The Cavs currently have 20 players and need to get down to the league maximum of 15 bef2013-10-19 23:36:3310/19: HoopsHabit- Kevin Durant: Can He Finally Win MVP?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/38S17ZdnFIw/
Kevin Durant enters the 2013-14 season as the consensus second-best basketball player in the world. The No. 1 spot, for the time being, belongs to LeBron James. And deservedly so, as he&#8217;s put up superhuman numbers and has been named MVP four times. For three of those MVP wins, Durant finished 2013-10-19 10:36:4610/18: Hickory-High- The Secret: A Chicago Bulls Season Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/i7t3NNq_b2g/
&#160; This year, for the first time, Hickory-High will be tackling the challenging of crafting season previews for all thirty NBA teams. Beginning today weâll be rolling out these previews, one each day, leading up to Opening Night. This was a task of considerable size and complexity and it requi2013-10-18 10:35:1410/17: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: 5 Preseason Lessonshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/eucAZm-vh64/
Four preseason games, four Chicago Bulls victories. Because we&#8217;ve all been so concerned about what to expect from Derrick Rose in his first season back in more than a year, some have lost sight of the fact that the Bulls were already a tough team to playÂ without Rose. Now that he&#8217;s back2013-10-17 08:36:1610/14: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Derrick Rose Sits Outhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/7a6Iu1NMq38/
The sky isn&#8217;t quite falling in the Windy City jus [&#8230;]The post Chicago Bulls: Derrick Rose Sits Out appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-10-14 08:36:5110/11: Bullsvs.Blazers.com- NBA Division Previews: Central Divisionhttp://bullsvsblazers.com/2013/10/08/nba-division-previews-central-division/
The NBAâs Central Division is improving quickly, so donât look away. From the Indiana Pacers pushing the Miami Heat to seven games, the "Return" of Derrick Rose, and the rise of "Uncle Drew" and the Cleveland Cavaliers, this will be a competitive division without question.2013-10-11 16:37:1510/11: Bullsvs.Blazers.com- The Windy City &#8220;X&#8221; Factor &#8211; Jimmy Butlerhttp://bullsvsblazers.com/2013/10/03/the-windy-city-x-factor-jimmy-butler/
The Chicago Bulls have been searching for a long term shooting guard since Michael Jordanâs second retirement in 1998. Once upon a time, it seemed like the answers to Bulls fans shooting guard prayers were answered with the arrival of Ben Gordon in the 2004-2005 season. 2013-10-11 16:37:1510/10: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: What To Make Of Derrick Roseâ€™s Preseason Debuthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/hF9_QAvmAkQ/
Derrick Rose&#8216;s return. It&#8217;s been hyped for [&#8230;]The post Chicago Bulls: What To Make Of Derrick Rose&#8217;s Preseason Debut appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-10-10 07:36:3610/10: fantasyteamadvice.com- ESPN Fantasy Basketball 2013-14 Draft results â€“ 10 team league rankings- Who to take with the 4th pickhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FantasyTeamAdvice/~3/D7p73F3hMHg/
So you pulled the 4th pick in your fantasy basketball 2013-14 draft? Â Want to get a sneak peek at who people are taking over at ESPN in the mock drafts? Â You have come to the right place. Â I recently parti**** in a 13 round &#8211; 10 team mock draft with 9 random fellas over at &#8230; Contin2013-10-10 01:36:5510/9: XN Sports- Chicago Bulls 2013-14 Previewhttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/10/09/chicago-bulls-2013-14-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chicago-bulls-2013-14-preview
Full breakdown of the Chicago Bulls' depth chart, rookies, strengths, and weaknesses as Tom Thibodeau's club heads into the 2013-14 season.2013-10-09 15:36:3610/9: HoopsHabit- Memphis Grizzlies: Could Quincy Pondexter Phase Out Tony Allen?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/Upj2qNv4eVg/
One of the keystones of the Memphis Grizzliesâ recent r [&#8230;]Author informationPhil WatsonAssistant Editor at HoopsHabit.comHoops Habit's assistant editor is also a veteran of 20-plus years in the newspaper industry as a writer and editor. His roots are as a sports writer and later in his care2013-10-09 09:36:3110/8: HoopsHabit- Phoenix Suns: Breaking Down The Small Forwardshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/4kE8WGieYLQ/
Take a look at the Phoenix Suns&#8217; official roster [&#8230;]Author informationGerald BourguetPhoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets Writer at HoopsHabitGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He 2013-10-08 08:37:0110/5: XN Sports- Central Division Breakdown: Power Rankings, Team Weaknesses, and Fantasy Goodieshttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/10/05/central-division-breakdown-power-rankings-team-weaknesses-fantasy-goodies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=central-division-breakdown-power-rankings-team-weaknesses-fantasy-goodies
Bogar Alonso looks at the fantasy potential of the NBA's Central Division. 2013-10-05 09:36:5710/3: HoopsHabit- The Daily Fix: All Eyes on the Central Divisionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/Cfmd2DY0tLs/
Starting when the NBA preseason kicks off next week, Iâ [&#8230;]Author informationMike DeMoorI've lived in Wayne, New Jersey my entire life, but I've taken full advantage of the digital age. I was raised by a fan of the Houston Rockets, and I write for the Rockets on Yahoo! Sports' Contributors 2013-10-03 13:36:359/25: HoopsHabit- NBA: Analysis of Sports Illustratedâ€™s Top 100 NBA players (100-76)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/XjNUQ2saoSM/
Last week Sports Illustrated.com came out with a list r [&#8230;]Author informationJared JacksonNBA junkie and diehard Lakers fan. Junior at Pepperdine University. Looking forward to sharing my basketball knowledge. Follow me on twitter @JJHoopsHabit.TwitterThe post NBA: Analysis of Sports Illustrat2013-09-25 10:36:279/24: HoopsHabit- Portland Trail Blazers: Breakout Candidates For 2013-14 Seasonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/by2KY_vHCBY/
The Portland Trail Blazers&#8217; brass did their job t [&#8230;]Author informationChris ReichertCovering the Portland Trail Blazers. I played and started all 4 years at Arizona Christian University (NAIA ll), and just love the NBA. Always willing to talk hoops and always ready and willing to back2013-09-24 11:36:539/24: Hickory-High- Against Meatball-ism: Why Derrick Roseâ€™s Refusal to Recruit is Actually Kind of the Worsthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/v03BUGiZrr8/
&#160; Let me start off by saying this: I love Derrick Rose. I love it when he explodes like he&#8217;s Wile E. Coyote withÂ ACME Rocket Skates attached to his feetÂ past a bewildered defender. I love when he dunks on everyone,Â bigÂ andÂ small. I love hisÂ fearlessness in the clutch. Â So, believe 2013-09-24 09:35:169/22: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: The Luol Deng Dilemmahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/ud3arLmxxOU/
If you&#8217;re a Chicago Bulls fan, the 2013-14 season [&#8230;]Author informationGerald BourguetPhoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets Writer at HoopsHabitGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He 2013-09-22 09:36:149/19: XN Sports- Injury Alert: Deron Williams Injures Right Anklehttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/09/19/injury-alert-deron-williams-injures-ankle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=injury-alert-deron-williams-injures-ankle
Things are looking familiar for Deron Williams as he once again sustained an offseason injury.2013-09-19 12:36:359/16: XN Sports- Picturing The Chicago Bulls Without Luol Denghttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/09/16/picturing-chicago-bulls-luol-deng/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=picturing-chicago-bulls-luol-deng
With contract extension talks all but dead, the Bulls will have to picture life without Deng. 2013-09-16 08:36:379/16: Hickory-High- Super-Shiny Time Machines: Another Summer Roundtablehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/6QRtmEjSKl8/
&#160; The staff of Hickory-High is back with another summer roundtable, killing ennui and breathing as much life and creativity as we can into our collective basketball spirits. Make sure to check out question six and send your answers in. _____ 1. The Denver Nuggets made wholesale changes this sum2013-09-16 06:35:119/15: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: 2013-14 NBA Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/GNp_Ws80YNU/
2012-13 Vitals 45-37, 2nd in Central Division, 5th in E [&#8230;]Author informationGerald BourguetPhoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets Writer at HoopsHabitGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He 2013-09-15 08:36:069/6: HoopsRumors- Suns, Wizards Lead NBA With 7 Rookie-Scale Dealshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/09/suns-wizards-lead-nba-with-7-rookie-scale-deals.html
The Lakers have glitz, glamour and 16 NBA titles. Still, they're the only team in the league without a player on a rookie-scale contract.
Every other club has at least one generally team-friendly rookie-scale deal on its books. The Suns boast seven such deals, nearly half of the 16 guaranteed con2013-09-06 19:36:429/4: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Comparing 2010-11 Bulls To 2013-14 Bullshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/g47cx4M0fRE/
If Derrick Rose is fully healthy, the Bulls will be ent [&#8230;]Author informationMike DeMoorI've lived in Wayne, New Jersey my entire life, but I've taken full advantage of the digital age. I was raised by a fan of the Houston Rockets, and I write for the Rockets on Yahoo! Sports' Contributors Ne2013-09-04 08:36:179/1: NBA Injury News- Tom Thibodeau: Derrick Rose â€˜is a lot strongerâ€™http://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/09/tom-thibodeau-derrick-rose-is-lot.html
Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said that he would visit point guard Derrick Rose at some point this offseason to see how the All-Starâs workouts were going. Thibodeau did just that recently, and he came away with his visit from Rose with positive reports to share. Thibodeau told reporters2013-09-01 12:36:269/1: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: What Is Erik Murphyâ€™s Role?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/VfSqMPEG6yM/
When the Chicago Bulls selected Tony Snell with their f [&#8230;]Author informationGerald BourguetPhoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets Writer at HoopsHabitGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He 2013-09-01 09:36:178/30: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Will Luol Deng Return To All-Star Form?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/QmzJ5K-1wYI/
The return of Derrick Rose is the feel-good story of th [&#8230;]Author informationChris WaltonThe post Chicago Bulls: Will Luol Deng Return To All-Star Form? appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-08-30 17:36:368/28: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Offseason Summaryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/8ePqyNCqP18/
This summer, the Chicago Bulls essentially made one sin [&#8230;]Author informationGerald BourguetPhoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets Writer at HoopsHabitGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He 2013-08-28 09:36:458/24: XN Sports- Damian Lillard And Who Else Benefits From Ebb And Flow Of MPGhttp://xnsports.com/2013/08/24/damian-lillard-benefits-ebb-flow-mpg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=damian-lillard-benefits-ebb-flow-mpg
Phenom point guard Damian Lillard led the league in minutes played last season. At 3,167, he played a whole game, 48 minutes, more than runner-up Kevin Durant. That&#8217;s a major workload but perhaps a little exaggerated as Luol Deng and Kobe Bryant, the two players who averaged more minutes per [2013-08-24 15:36:388/21: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Will Jimmy Butler Make Luol Deng Expendable?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/5_tTGMtgjfk/
The 2012-13 Chicago Bulls&#8217; playoff roster was a l [&#8230;]Author informationGerald BourguetPhoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets Writer at HoopsHabitGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He 2013-08-21 15:36:238/18: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Is Marquis Teague Ready?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/ejsss8---i8/
In the playoffs this past season, there&#8217;s no ques [&#8230;]Author informationGerald BourguetPhoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets Writer at HoopsHabitGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He 2013-08-18 13:36:138/10: The Picket Fence- Ranking the Shooting Guardshttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/08/ranking-the-shooting-guards/
Note: This column also appears in Raptors Republic. Last week, I ranked the point guards, so this week we look at their backcourt partner, the shooting guards. I first want to give a big shout out to William Lou, writer of the great blog Both Teams Played Hard, for helping me collect some of the [..2013-08-10 14:36:358/10: XN Sports- NBA MVP and Beyond: 2013&#8242;s Surefire, Darkhorse, and Untapped Award Winnershttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/08/10/nba-mvp-beyond-2013s-surefire-darkhorse-untapped-award-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-mvp-beyond-2013s-surefire-darkhorse-untapped-award-winners
With more than 80 days left before the 2013-14 NBA season kicks off, it might be too early to be picking winners of awards that wonât be decided until Spring. But itâs well documented that NBA fanatics have the patience of Joey Crawford. Plus, the mother hen known as NBA.com [...]2013-08-10 10:36:277/22: HoopsHabit- Top 10 Moments From The 2012-13 NBA Seasonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/m6YVhez5Yus/
The 2012-13 NBA season was an unforgettable one on many [...]Author informationFrankie HobbsAn avid NBA fan from the United Kingdom. I'm a sucker for narrative in sports, yet enjoy discussing and incorporating statistics when making my point.The post Top 10 Moments From The 2012-13 NBA Season appear2013-07-22 15:37:117/10: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Trading Joakim Noah for LaMarcus Aldridge Would Be A Mistakehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/W4OBqA4Vm4M/
The Chicago Bulls have had three major problems over th [...]Author informationGerald BourguetGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He is a recent graduate from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State U2013-07-10 14:36:347/8: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Was Mike Dunleavy a Good Addition?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/9DooHi2AI9I/
The Chicago Bulls&#8217; biggest weakness during the 20 [...]Author informationGerald BourguetGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He is a recent graduate from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State U2013-07-08 12:36:467/1: Pickin' Splinters- Summer 2013: Charlotte, Chicago, New York and Torontohttp://www.pickinsplinters.com/2013/07/01/summer-2013-charlotte-chicago-new-york-and-toronto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-2013-charlotte-chicago-new-york-and-toronto
In the last year, Dwight Howard (2004), Andrew Bogut (2005) and Andrea Bargnani (2006) have all moved from the teamâs that drafted them No. 1 overall. Considering that LeBron James took his talents to South Beach, Yao Mingâs out of the league, Kwame Brown is long gone from Washington, Kenyon Mar2013-07-01 19:36:227/1: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Why Tony Snell Is A Good Fithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/PWpIbh7L-S4/
With the 20th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the C [...]Author informationGerald BourguetGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He is a recent graduate from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State U2013-07-01 10:36:147/1: FanSided- NBA Free Agency 2013: Brooklyn Nets Deron Williams Tweets Kyle Korver Should Join Himhttp://fansided.com/2013/07/01/nba-free-agency-2013-brooklyn-nets-deron-williams-tweets-kyle-korver-should-join-him/
While Deron Williams isn&#8217;t in the Brooklyn Nets&#8217; front office, that doesn&#8217;t mean he can&#8217;t openly campaign for a new teammate. The sharpshooting Kyle Korver is currently a free agent and would be a solid addition to a Nets team who needs to spread the floor, something Williams2013-07-01 01:35:246/29: HoopsHabit- NBA Draft 2013: 5 Players In Best/Worst Positionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/jsX6DJ2emfk/
For the Tim Duncans, Kevin Durants and Kobe Bryants of [...]Author informationAdam OrecchioThe post NBA Draft 2013: 5 Players In Best/Worst Positions appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-06-29 11:36:136/26: HoopsHabit- NBA Draft 2013: San Diego Stateâ€™s Jamaal Franklin Player Profilehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/0jY17fgwmTk/
Here we continue to look at the top prospects for the 2 [...]Author informationGerald BourguetGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He is a recent graduate from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State U2013-06-26 12:36:306/24: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Top 5 Options For The 2013 NBA Drafthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/cgfwB6nUGpI/
The Chicago Bulls only have two picks in the 2013 NBA D [...]Author informationGerald BourguetGerald has been an NBA fan since the day he could say "Michael Jordan" and loves writing about the league from any and every angle. He is a recent graduate from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State U2013-06-24 14:36:456/14: FanSided- Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant Recovery Looking Good, Pau Gasol As Wellhttp://fansided.com/2013/06/14/los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant-recovery-looking-good-pau-gasol-as-well/
The rehab for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant appears to be going well as today, Lakers trainer Gary Vitti said Kobe looks &#8220;exactly&#8221; as he should at this point of his rehabilitation. Per Vitti, via Mike Trudell: Trainer Gary Vitti on @kobebryant&#8216;s progress in rehab: &#82202013-06-14 15:35:246/3: HoopsHabit- NBA Starless Wonders: Teams Without A Superstarhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/fQxMow-Sm3I/
In the NBA, itâs unheard of for a one-man team reliant [...]The post NBA Starless Wonders: Teams Without A Superstar appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-06-03 08:36:275/22: Miami Heat Index- HEAT Produced: Key Matchups for 2013 Eastern Conference Finalshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiamiHeatIndex/~3/P5hAJZ-nRHI/heat-produced-key-matchups-for-2013.html
Based on HEAT players' production in the playoffs so far, going big with a lineup of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Ray Allen, Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem could be the key to dominating matchups with the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
This article uses the Estimate2013-05-22 18:35:285/20: HoopsHabit- NBA Playoffs 2013: 5 Biggest Disappointments From Round Twohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/1mcfjsHs_5A/
Now that the conference finals are under way, it&#8217; [...]The post NBA Playoffs 2013: 5 Biggest Disappointments From Round Two appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-05-20 13:36:385/16: XN Sports- NBA Playoffs Daily Recap: The Grizzlies And Heat Advance To The Conference Finalshttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/05/16/nba-playoffs-daily-recap-grizzlies-heat-advance-conference-finals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-playoffs-daily-recap-grizzlies-heat-advance-conference-finals
On Wednesday night, a pair of teams was eliminated in the NBA Playoff games. In the east, Chicagoâs injuries finally got the best of them as they were defeated in a close game. In the west, the top-seeded Thunder were beaten and sent home for the remainder of the postseason. Hereâs what happened2013-05-16 09:37:045/14: NBA Injury News- Heat G Dwyane Wade aggravates knee injuryhttp://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/05/heat-g-dwyane-wade-aggravates-knee.html
The Miami Heat made it look easy last night against the short-handed Chicago Bulls, but they received an injury scare during the contest. Dwyane Wade aggravated his injured right knee during the second quarter of last nightâs Game 4, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.Wade suffered the aggravat2013-05-14 08:36:525/13: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for May 13http://sportsjerks.net/2013/05/13/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-13
Here are today&#8217;s daily fantasy basketball picksÂ for Star Fantasy Leagues, where you can get a 40% bonus on your initial deposit if you use the referral code &#8220;SJN&#8221;. The results of last friday&#8217;s lineup included miraculous performances by Chris Bosh and Tim Duncan, good perform2013-05-13 13:37:115/13: NBA Injury News- Bullsâ€™ Kirk Hinrich unlikely to play Game 4http://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/05/bulls-kirk-hinrich-unlikely-to-play.html
The status of Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich hasnât been officially announced for tonightâs Game 4 matchup against the Miami Heat. However, he appears unlikely to suit up for the Bulls as he continues to be hampered by a severely bruised calf, according to Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago.Hinric2013-05-13 10:36:265/13: NBA Injury News- Bullsâ€™ Luol Deng struggling to eat solid foodshttp://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/05/bulls-luol-deng-struggling-to-eat-solid.html
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng has shown limited signs of improvement over the past few days, but he remains unlikely to suit up for tonightâs Game 4 matchup against the Miami Heat, according to Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago.Deng has attempted to warm up with the Bulls over the past couple of da2013-05-13 08:36:445/10: XN Sports- Protecting Homecourt: All NBA Playoffs Semifinals Stand At 1-1http://sportsjerks.net/2013/05/10/protecting-homecourt-nba-playoffs-semifinals-stand-1-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=protecting-homecourt-nba-playoffs-semifinals-stand-1-1
Though largely unexpected, the 1-1 standstill across the 2013 NBA Playoffs series boards makes for some mouthwatering basketball. All lower-ranked teams did what they set out to do, and what is generally harder than imagined: they snagged a game on the road during the semis. So now, the Chicago Bull2013-05-10 19:36:345/10: NBA Injury News- Bullsâ€™ Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich doubtful for Game 3http://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/05/bulls-luol-deng-kirk-hinrich-doubtful.html
The Chicago Bullsâ series against the Miami Heat switches venues tonight, but the status of several key injured players remains the same. As tonightâs Game 3 approaches, Bulls forward Luol Deng and guard Kirk Hinrichremain doubtful to suit up against the Heat, according to Nick Friedell of ESP2013-05-10 08:36:215/9: NBA Injury News- Bullsâ€™ Luol Deng doubtful for Game 3http://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/05/bulls-luol-deng-doubtful-for-game-3.html
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters â including K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune â that forward Luol Deng was able to do some shooting earlier in the week. Still, Johnson notes that Deng will continue to be listed as doubtful as Game 3 against the Miami Heat approaches.Along wit2013-05-09 11:36:205/8: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for May 8http://sportsjerks.net/2013/05/08/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-may-8/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-may-8
Here are todays daily NBA fantasy picks for Star Fantasy Leagues, where there are free daily fantasy games with cash prizes for top finishers. Sign up today with &#8220;SJN&#8221; as a referral code and get a 40% deposit bonus. The last time I wrote was for Game 1 of these respective series between 2013-05-08 13:36:535/8: Pickin' Splinters- Joakim Noah, Chicago has its sling aimed at Goliath Miamihttp://www.pickinsplinters.com/2013/05/08/joakim-noah-chicago-has-its-sling-aimed-at-goliath-miami/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joakim-noah-chicago-has-its-sling-aimed-at-goliath-miami
Even now that the Bulls have kept Noah, built their defense around him and won 71 percent of its games the last three seasons, Noah still very rarely gets the national credit he deserves. Noah didn't make an All-Star team until this season. He received one first place vote for Defensive Player of th2013-05-08 08:36:575/8: NBA Injury News- Bulls' Luol Deng out Game 2; Kirk Hinrich doubtfulhttp://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/05/bulls-luol-deng-out-game-2-kirk-hinrich.html
It looks like the Chicago Bulls may once again have to face the Miami Heat without starters Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich. As of last night, Deng still wasn't in Miami, and he's not going to suit up for the Bulls, while Hinrich continues to be doubtful due to his severe calf injury, according to K.C.2013-05-08 08:36:455/7: HoopsHabit- Joakim Noah vs. Chris Bosh: Noahâ€™s Domination Continues In Game 1http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/AjsTZzjVmfw/
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Miami Heat 93-86 in Game [...]The post Joakim Noah vs. Chris Bosh: Noah&#8217;s Domination Continues In Game 1 appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-05-07 16:36:295/7: numberFire- Chicago Bulls Beat Miami Heat Behind Unsustainable Defensehttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/816/chicago-bulls-beat-miami-heat-behind-unsustainable-defense
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2013-05-07 15:36:335/7: Dancing With Noah- The Courts are Alive (Playoff Edition)http://dancingwithnoah.com/2013/05/07/the-courts-are-alive-playoff-edition/
What a night. What a **** night for the NBA, for the game of basketball, for Nate Robinson, Steph Curry and Manu Ginobili. What a night for Twitter and the screaming woman at the Spurs game. What didnât happen? Game ones of the second round: Bulls @ Heat in the early game and Warriors @ [...]2013-05-07 12:36:045/7: NBA Injury News- Bulls beat Heat without Kirk Hinrich, Luol Denghttp://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/05/bulls-beat-heat-without-kirk-hinrich.html
As Monday's Game 1 against the Miami Heat approached, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich were both listed as doubtful and questionable to suit up for the contest. Neither wound up playing, but the Bulls still managed to overcome the heavily favored Heat, taking Game 1 of the second-round series.It was ann2013-05-07 07:37:375/7: Miami Heat Index- HEAT Produced: 1 MVP Was Not Enough to Win Game 1 vs. Chicago Bullshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiamiHeatIndex/~3/U0_yfHpKeXI/heat-produced-1-mvp-was-not-enough-to.html
LeBron James said he couldn't have won his 4th MVP without his 14 teammates and the Miami HEAT coaching staff. Turns out he couldn't win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals without them, either.
This article uses the Estimated Wins Produced statistic created by sports economist Dav2013-05-07 02:35:325/6: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for May 6http://sportsjerks.net/2013/05/06/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-6
Here are today&#8217;s daily fantasy basketball picks for Star Fantasy Leagues. This is the first article I am writing for Star Fantasy Leagues and the most important thing to note is the lineup structure is different front the previous site SJN used. You get only 8 lineup spots instead of 9 and a 12013-05-06 12:36:475/6: HoopsHabit- NBA Playoffs 2013: Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/GXLvTi6nAfk/
The Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat series seems like a mi [...]The post NBA Playoffs 2013: Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Preview appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-05-06 11:36:295/5: FFLockerRoom- Luol Deng Officially Ruled OUT for the Bulls Monday Nighthttp://fflockerroom.com/2013/05/05/luol-deng-officially-ruled-out-for-the-bulls-monday-night/
Forward Luol Deng had been listed as day-to-day while dealing with an illness but is likely to be ruled OUT for Monday&#8217;s game in Miami. A serious blow to the Bulls that just won a grueling first round playoff series against the Nets, Deng will hopefully be ready to go for game two. The two [..2013-05-05 23:36:555/5: HoopsHabit- NBA Playoffs 2013: Bulls vs. Nets Recaphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/9ttl-bgOmgc/
The Chicago Bulls wrote one of the greatest tales of pe [...]The post NBA Playoffs 2013: Bulls vs. Nets Recap appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-05-05 12:36:105/4: Nets Take Over- Joakim Noah promises a win for Chicago in game sevenhttp://www.netstakeover.com/2013/05/joakim-noah-promises-win-for-chicago-in.html
Joakim Noah made a bold guarantee after last nights Bulls 95-92 loss to the Nets. He guaranteed a win for the Bulls. And he made that very clear."We're a team of fighters," Noah said after the Bulls' loss in Game 6 on Thursday night. "We keep getting punched in the face but we fight back. I'm proud2013-05-04 00:36:174/30: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Breaking Down Aspects of Stifling Defense Against Brooklyn Netshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/SDxl_nfeaGY/
Forget the 134 points the Chicago Bulls gave up in trip [...]The post Chicago Bulls: Breaking Down Aspects of Stifling Defense Against Brooklyn Nets appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-30 08:36:204/28: HoopsHabit- NBA: 10 Breakout Players To Watch For In 2013-14http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/KfttBYecBa4/
Every season we get to see certain players put together [...]The post NBA: 10 Breakout Players To Watch For In 2013-14 appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-28 17:36:164/25: Nets Take Over- Gerald Wallace: " It was Hurtful"http://www.netstakeover.com/2013/04/gerald-wallace-it-was-hurtful.html
Gerald Wallace was upset with the referee's Monday night. There was foul called in the the first quarter when Wallace tried to block an Jimmy Butler lay-up. That play seemed to lower Wallace's confidence and it &nbsp;affected his play, shooting 1 of 7 for the game and watched from the bench for mo2013-04-25 10:36:194/24: Nets Take Over- Joe Johnson Misses Practice Due to Plantar Fasciitishttp://www.netstakeover.com/2013/04/joe-johnson-misses-practice-due-to-plantar-fasciitis.html
Brooklyn Nets' Joe Johnson sat out Wednesday's practice resting his left foot, which has plantar fasciitis. As of now, Joe Johnson has been declared a game-time decision for Game 3 and is listed as questionable. Johnson missed five games with the same injury during the regular season, but it appea2013-04-24 21:36:224/22: StoopSports.com- Perception is Realityhttp://stoopsports.com/2013/04/22/perception-is-reality/
Niko Regalbuto- Perception skews opinion a lot in sports. It works in the same way as nostalgia. We see things happen, and draw a conclusion. We see Monta Ellis score 30 points in a game, but then we realize that he took 33 shots in the process. Weâve seen Kobe Bryant hit an abundance of &#8230;2013-04-22 20:36:414/22: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy (Playoffs) Helper: Monday 4/22/13https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/773/nba-daily-fantasy-playoffs-helper-monday-4-22-13
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2013-04-22 13:36:584/20: Nets Take Over- Nets vs Bulls Recap : Statement Madehttp://www.netstakeover.com/2013/04/nets-vs-bulls-recap-statement-made.html
With the Blackout in the arena, Jerry Stackhouse&nbsp;singing &nbsp;the National Anthem, and Mikhail Prokhorov&nbsp;addressing&nbsp;the fans, the Brooklyn Nets&nbsp;couldn't&nbsp;of open up this years playoff game any better.There were reports of Joakim Noah missing game one but he decided to give2013-04-20 23:36:214/20: StoopSports.com- Nets-Bulls Previewhttp://stoopsports.com/2013/04/20/nets-bulls-preview/
Niko Regalbuto-Â For the first time ever, Brooklyn will be hosting an NBA playoff series, as their hometown Nets will faceoff with the Derrick Rose-less Bulls. Joakim Noah is questionable for game one, and it sounds like heâll be very limited even if he does decide to play. Luol Deng and Carlos B2013-04-20 16:36:524/19: HoopsHabit- NBA Playoffs 2013: Brooklyn Nets vs. Chicago Bulls Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/_aqTYzd6XXs/
After clinching the fourth seed in the Eastern Conferen [...]The post NBA Playoffs 2013: Brooklyn Nets vs. Chicago Bulls Preview appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-19 12:36:31